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1. “Unfunny Money? Anonymous Satirical Outfit Skewers Vermont Pols” by Taylor Dobbs. The hosts of YouTube channel News Done Right claimed to be skewering Gov. Phil Scott and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) from somewhere in Vermont — but they didn’t seem to actually be in the state.

2. “#HerToo: Middlebury Student in Trouble Over List of Accused Sexual Transgressors”

by Molly Walsh. A Middlebury College senior faced disciplinary action after she posted a crowdsourced list of “men to avoid” online.

3. “Workers Uncover a ‘Pretty Cool’ Historic Tunnel in Downtown Burlington” by Mark Davis. Laborers replacing a city water line turned up a mysterious underground passage.

4. “Some of Vermont’s Highest-Paid Execs Run Nonprofits” by Paul Heintz. At least 60 employees at 16 Vermont nonprofits earned more than $500,000 in the most recent year for which those nonprofits reported salary figures.

5. “Man Who ‘Hates Vermont and Vermonters’ Is Looking for Work — in Vermont” by Sasha Goldstein. Andrew Martin posted the unusual employment plea on Craigslist.

6. “Selling the Herd: A Milk Price Crisis Is Devastating Vermont’s Dairy Farms” by Paul Heintz. The state had just 749 dairy farms in April 2018, down from 1,091 a decade ago.

7. “Opiates, Love and Loss: A Vermont Woman’s Obituary Strikes a Global Chord” by Mark Davis. After Madelyn Linsenmeir’s obituary went viral, donations poured in to the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County.

8. “Our Towns: Can Rural Vermont Communities Survive in the Age of Amazon and Act 46?”

by Paula Routly. We looked at what’s next for Vermont’s rural towns and villages.

9. “Hole in the Mall: It’s a ‘Precarious Moment’ for Burlington’s CityPlace Project” by Katie Jickling. Developer Don Sinex vowed two years ago that CityPlace Burlington would be open and occupied by January 2019. It’s not.

10. “Lincolns, a Secretive Speakeasy, Opens in Burlington” by Sally Pollak. Every drink is $5 at the spot off Church Street.

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1. “Sanders Backs Out of Interview After Failing to Dictate Conditions” by Paul Heintz.

Vermont’s junior senator refused to sit for an interview after Seven Days didn’t accept the conditions his staff tried to set.

2. “Naked and Unafraid: Vermont Women Strip Down to ‘Grab Them by the Ballot’” by Sasha Goldstein. Women of varied shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds bared it all for a getout-the-vote campaign.

3. “Feds Drop Burlington College Probe, According to Sanders Aide” by Paul Heintz. A spokesperson for Jane O’Meara Sanders said federal authorities had wrapped up a probe into her management of Burlington College.

4. “‘I Cried as I Read This’: An Obit for an Addicted Vermonter Goes Viral” by Mark Davis. Madelyn Linsenmeir had struggled with addiction for more than a decade. The candid and heartbreaking obituary her sister penned was read tens of millions of times.

5. “Magnolia Bistro Owner’s Facebook Post Sparks Calls for Boycott” by Katie Jickling.

The owner of the now-closed restaurant came under fire after posting that “junkies should detox or die.”

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[Re Off Message: “Scott Defends Vermont National Guard, Says No Investigation Needed,” December 6]: Sexual harassment revealed? Cut the whistleblower’s benefits and give him a dishonorable discharge. Misuse of government equipment? Give the perp notice so he can retire before being disciplined. Brought to task for a wide range of malfeasance?

Remove the reporting news outlet from your contact list.

But what happens when the F-35s arrive? Can we trust the Guard to be hone st and transparent about the aircraft’s many problems when it’s deployed here? The command can’t be honest and transparent about its culture and current operating deficiencies now, and the recent news conference and continued denials do not lead us to believe the Guard is willing to change or even be honest.

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I think Col. Jason Batchelder is being treated unfairly with regard to submitting the tooth from a bear he shot in Vermont on November 16, 2017 [“The Whole Tooth? Vermont’s Head Warden Targeted for Covering His Tracks in Bear Case,” November 7]. When Batchelder was a warden in our area, he was a competent, hard-driving enforcer of our game laws.

A lot of us really liked having him in our district prosecuting fish and game law violators.

When we heard he had become head of the Fish & Wildlife Department, we were glad the position went to a warden of his caliber. But there is more to it. The retired

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lieutenant Greg Eckhardt, mentioned in the story as leading the charge against Batchelder, was the other person in contention for the position in 2014. Could there be sour grapes here? Also, Eckhardt was involved in a little incident of his own when he and his wife shot two moose on one permit in Bennington County. It was a mistake and treated as such.

But it seems he and his fellow wardens don’t think Batchelder should be afforded the same courtesy. The tooth was sent in late, that’s all! Liken it to the delinquent tax list in our town reports. If you pay after the tax deadline and before the report goes to print, your name comes off the list. As for the wardens turning against their boss: I hope it wasn’t one of them who leaked the information to Brenna Galdenzi. Move on!

David Leggio

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[Re Off Message: “BTV Loses Its Only International Commercial Flight,” November 28]: As a frequent flier on the Porter Airlines flight from Toronto to Burlington, I want to say how great it was, compressing a brutal nine-hour drive from Canada’s largest city into a scenic flight that was frequently less than an hour.

Officials mention “logistical problems” and “low boardings.” The flights were well-advertised at first, and I recall reports noting that they were 70 percent full, justifying extra flights — four times a week — in the second year.

The remote customs location gave a

bad impression — whose idea was that?

Preclearance in Toronto was promised, but the real problem for the skier-friendly flight was the midafternoon departure, which meant two days were lost. An evening round-trip would ensure that nothing is wasted at either end.

From my dozens of flights, I can testify that Porter’s service was first-class, with free wine, beer and snacks. I muse about the challenges for officials, but the attraction to the public, of Porter introducing a Toronto-Burlington-Boston flight.

It would take care of Toronto skiers and Boston business, and capitalize on through traffic to keep Burlington’s airport as advertised: international.

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MODERNIZE MURAL

[Re Off Message: “Madaila Band Member Charged With Defacing Burlington Mural,” December 7]: I moved to Vermont in 2002 and just left in August for a job.

I really miss it, but one thing that’s very true is that there’s not a lot of diversity in terms of people. Chittenden County is somewhat of an anomaly compared to the rest of the state.

At the time the “Everyone Loves a Parade!” mural was painted, it reflected accomplishments that were current, regardless of who made them. And being from Vermont, they happened to be mostly white males. Given the topic, I think the artist portrayed an accurate picture at the time. But, unfortunately, it’s not what people want now.

When the mural is replaced, maybe

[Re Cannabeat: “The Cannabis Catch-Up: Weed Wins the Elections,” November 9]: Weed won the elections, but students on campuses across Vermont should proceed with an abundance of caution. Despite polls showing support for the legalization of marijuana topping 60 percent nationwide and Vermont legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, students should not expect any change in schools’ zero-tolerance policies.

Federal law is a stubborn thing.

Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Schools receiving federal funds must comply with the Controlled Substances Act, which criminalizes possession and distribution of marijuana, and with the Safe and DrugFree Schools and Communities Act, which prohibits use, possession and cultivation of marijuana on school property and at sponsored events off-campus. Schools are required to publish and enforce their policies in accord with federal law or risk losing much-needed federal funding and financial aid for their students.

For example, the University of Vermont’s policy provides that “cannabis possession and use by UVM students, employees, or the general public is not allowed anywhere on UVM property, including in residence halls or at UVM sponsored events. This policy has been adopted in compliance with federal law, and the University’s obligations as a recipient of federal funding, irrespective of Vermont’s recent legislation regarding small amounts of recreational marijuana and the state’s therapeutic use (e.g. Medical Marijuana) statute.”

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1. Scott signs three gun-safety bills on the Statehouse lawn. Not alone at his desk, not in his ceremonial office, but out 2:45 PM in public before a raucous crowd. Gunrights advocates showered him with boos and cries of “traitor.” Gov. PHIL SCOTT was unbowed.

“I didn’t want to be accused of being ashamed of my actions,” the governor said shortly afterward. “If I’d signed the bills behind closed doors, it might have given fodder to those who accused me of being a traitor or a coward.”

The event may have ensured Scott’s reelection. It stuck in the minds of many Vermonters and underscored the governor’s image as a leader who puts principle above politics. It also showed that the gun lobby’s political power, which had made Vermont one of the most gun-friendly states in the union, had dwindled to insignificance.

2. Scott wins a second term in a bad year for Vermont Republicans. The governor swept to an easy victory, but his party failed to seriously contend for WINTER BLUES STUDY 12v-ferro112316.indd 1 In winter, do you wish you were11/14/16 here? 3:44 PMtop-ticket offices and lost critical ground in the legislature. Democrats and Progressives now enjoy veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate.

“There’s no doubt the dynamic has changed,” Scott’s communications director, REBECCA KELLEY, said after Election Day. True dat. Scott had tied Howard Dean’s all-time record with 11 vetoes this year. In 2019 he will no longer be able to count on DO YOU: Want to hibernate?

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3. Hallquist’s historic candidacy. With her victory in the August Democratic

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primary, CHRISTINE HALLQUIST became the nation’s first openly transgender candidate to win a major-party nomination for governor.

Unfortunately for her, a flood of publicity and high-profile endorsements failed to produce the fundraising boost she needed to seriously compete. She finished with less than 40 percent of the vote — but still, she will be remembered as a notable first in LGBTQ history.

4. Bernie sets stage for 2020. Sen. BERNIE SANDERS’ (I-Vt.) reelection further cemented his status as an icon of Vermont politics and cleared the way for a second presidential candidacy. All signs indicate that he is, at the very least, seriously considering a 2020 run. During a late October debate, Sanders refused to commit to serving a full six-year term in the Senate.

A LOT HAPPENED.

MORE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. “I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I may not run [for president],” Sanders said. “I may. But on the other hand, I may not.”

Well, that clears things up.

5. „ e (almost) never-ending budget battle. For the second year in a row, Scott engaged in budgetary brinksmanship with the Democratic legislature.

For the second year in a row, the battle was unresolved until late June — with a government shutdown looming on July 1.

Top Democrats blamed the governor for unveiling significant proposals in late April and then insisting on their adoption.

The governor blamed Dems for balking at ideas he considered sensible. Tempers ran hot; nerves were frayed. But in the end, the standoff didn’t seem to register with voters. Scott was reelected, and the Democrats grew their majorities.

The No. 1 political question entering 2019 is: Will Scott adopt a more collaborative approach with the Democratic supermajorities? Or will he risk the embarrassment of veto overrides?

6. Morris resigns. Former Democratic state representative KIAH MORRIS of Bennington gave up her seat on

September 25, citing a continuing pattern of racial harassment and a serious health crisis for her husband, JAMES LAWTON. In an interview with Seven Days, Morris called the situation “a complete bonfire of so many different challenges” for her family.

Morris was one of only four people of color in the legislature and the most outspoken on racial justice issues. “We are ill prepared as a state to really talk and think and understand the impacts of systemic racism,” said Morris in that same interview. Her departure may motivate Vermonters to start having those conversations.

7. „ e apparent end of the Vermont Press Bureau. Since many of these columns end with Media Notes, it seems appropriate to close this list with the most prominent marker of daily newspapers’ continuing decline this year.

The Press Bureau had provided Statehouse coverage since 1935 and was long a pillar of the state’s media infrastructure.

At its peak, when it served the Rutland Herald and the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, it had a staff of three full-time reporters. By mid-2017, NEAL GOSWAMI was the last journalist standing. And when the 2018 legislative session began, he had decamped to WCAX-TV and the bureau was empty. At the time, management promised to hire a replacement.

But since then, the papers have been sold for the second time in 18 months.

The new owner, the Pennsylvania-based Sample News Group, is known for a focus on hyper-local coverage.

“Obviously there’s going to probably be changes in certain ways, like philosophically and all that,” Herald general manager ROB MITCHELL said after the sale.

So far, “all that” appears not to include a fresh commitment to statewide coverage.

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Here’s a purely personal collection of seven moments from 2018. They may not be very impactful, but they do reveal the human side of politics that’s often overlooked in our obsession with winners and losers and power plays.

1. A goddess ascends. For much of 2018, the Statehouse was bereft of its familiar profile. The wooden statue representing Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, was removed last spring. After 80 years atop the golden dome, Ceres had fallen victim to the ravages of wind and weather.

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million renovation of the dome, including significant structural work and a re-gilding of its surface. Vermont sculptors CHRIS MILLER and JERRY WILLIAMS worked through the summer and early fall on a new statue.

Their creation was finally installed on November 30, and the stately dome looks better than ever.

2. The political debate that ended in song. Democrat LUCY ROGERS and Republican ZAC MAYO became friends as they competed for an open legislative seat in Lamoille County. They closed one of their debates by pulling out their instruments and singing a song called “Society,” which had been performed by Pearl Jam front person EDDIE VEDDER in the film “Into the Wild.”

It was a touching moment of civility in a bitter political season, and our story about the duet went viral. Rogers and Mayo wound up re-creating their duet for CBS News. (In November, Rogers won the formerly Republican-held seat.)

Postscript: Pearl Jam mega-fan Rebecca Kelley recently informed me that although Vedder’s recording of “Society” is the best-known version, the song was actually written by California musician JERRY HANNAN. We regret the error.

abruptly resigned as Vermont’s education secretary without explanation. On April 18, Seven Days reported that Holcombe departed over deep policy disagreements with the Scott administration. In the weeks following, the rumor mill produced whispers that Holcombe might run for governor.

As the rumblings grew louder, Holcombe declined to address them. But in late May, just before the filing deadline for candidates, she finally issued a definitive statement to Seven Days via text: “I am not running for office,” she wrote.

Oh, well. It was fun while it lasted.

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6. The buzzards attack. Last January, Sen. CHRIS PEARSON (P/D-Chittenden) introduced a “right to repair” bill. The goal was to make it easier for Vermonters and independent repair shops to fix a variety of implements and gadgets, from smartphones and computers to cars and tractors. Pearson argued that corporations often make it difficult or even impossible to access instructional manuals and replacement parts, as a way to boost profits and force consumers to deal with manufacturers or licensed repair outfits.

The bill went to the Senate Economic Development Committee, which held a series of hearings. One, in mid-February, attracted a flock of sharply dressed out-of-state lobbyists who warned of security breaches, rogue machinery, and life-and-death consequences. They were clearly spouting extravagant worst-case scenarios. But in the end, their testimony carried enough weight that the bill was stripped of its original intent and reduced to a mere study of the issue.

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3. Dave’s tie sale. Retiring Rep. DAVE SHARPE (D-Bristol) decided to celebrate his pending liberation from dress codes by putting most of his famously colorful tie collection up for sale in late April outside the Statehouse cafeteria. According to Sharpe, sales totaled roughly $700, with the proceeds going to Friends of the Vermont State House, a nonprofit devoted to preservation and education efforts around the building.

4. The candidate/page. Democrat ETHAN SONNEBORN broke a few glass ceilings in his gubernatorial campaign. He declared his candidacy at age 13 and, although he was widely seen as a novelty, he was a creditable presence on the campaign trail. Sonneborn’s Twitter feed was by far the most interesting of any Vermont politician, and his press releases showed an awareness well beyond his years.

The most noteworthy passage of his candidacy came when he served as a Statehouse page for several weeks. He was almost certainly the first person in American history to be a page and a gubernatorial candidate at the same time.

And he managed to win 4,696 votes in the Democratic primary. Not bad.

5. The Holcombe boomlet. It was a curious event in a curious Democratic gubernatorial campaign. On March 27,

7. A newspaper survives a fire. Again, we close with a Media Note. The Vermont Standard, which claims to be the state’s oldest newspaper, suffered a devastating fire at its Woodstock offices on July 16.

Publisher PHIL CAMP immediately vowed that the paper would continue to publish.

He kept that promise. That week’s edition of the Standard came out one day later than usual and featured a front-page report on its own fire. “I couldn’t have found a better picture to sell newspapers,” Camp said at the time.

It may be tough times for the news business, but Camp showed once again that journalists are truly a hardy bunch.

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MOST ANNOYING EDITOR

“After Florida Shooting, Vermont Governor Says No New Gun Laws” Seven Days political editor Paul Heintz is obsessive about certain news topics. If there’s a story to be done in Vermont about campaign finance, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) or gun policy, you can bet Heintz is either making phone calls himself or haranguing a reporter to get on it. So on

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Scott’s defense of the Second Amendment had held firm through every mass shooting from Newtown to Orlando, but Heintz said it was important to get politicians on the record about gun control after major mass shootings. In my cynical view, the idea translated to writing the same news story over and over again.

But I wasn’t going to argue with my boss, so I said of course; I’d request an interview with the governor. Be sure to get Scott in person or on the phone, Heintz insisted. No emailed statements.

Scott’s staff arranged a brief phone interview for that afternoon, and the governor said exactly what I had predicted.

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he challenging work of Seven Days writers is rarely dull.

Each week, our reporters fan out with notebooks and cameras, driven by curiosity and a desire to tell readers what’s happening and why it’s important.

Not everything that occurs in the course of reporting a story makes it into the final version. So once a year, our reporters share what we call “backstories,” the tales behind the ones you read in Seven Days. They can be fascinating, funny or sad.

These anecdotes reveal our purpose and methods. They also show the obstacles we face and the fun we have while pursuing the news.

Why ask the Vermont governor about gun control after a school shooting in Florida? Why dig through the public tax records of Vermont’s nonprofits? How does a reporter navigate the prison system to communicate with inmates to corroborate an allegation?

President Donald Trump hasn’t made it any easier for today’s journalists. His attacks on the media seem to have rubbed off on some people — in North Hero, anyway. Alicia Freese recounts how the chair of the Grand Isle County Republican Committee tried to eject her with an “Out, out!”

We learned some lessons in the past 12 months. If you are going to get up at 4:30 a.m. to go running in fresh-fallen snow with Senate Majority Leader Becca Balint, dress for the weather.

And if you are invited to a gravel-pit shooting range or a psychiatric hospital, by all means, accept.

Go, too, even if you’re not invited.

Here’s a sampling of what we did to keep you informed in 2018.

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the morning of February 15 — the day after 17 people were shot dead at a school in Parkland, Fla. — Heintz told me to press Gov. Phil Scott on gun control.

The news from Florida was horrific, but I could not think of a more boring, predictable assignment.

Less than four months prior, Scott had beaten Democrat Sue Minter by nearly 9 percentage points in a campaign that pitted Minter’s pro-gun-control stance against Scott’s firmly hands-off position.

“We’re fortunate we’re one of the safest states in the country, and I believe our gun laws are balanced,” Scott told me.

I thanked him for his time and then wrote what I thought would be the first of many such stories.

Late the next morning, Scott’s chief of staff handed him the charging affidavit for 18-year-old Jack Sawyer, a former student at Fair Haven Union High School who, authorities say, had bought a gun with plans to return to the school and kill students. Scott immediately reversed his position on gun control and said Vermont should do more to prevent violence from firearms.

Literally overnight, an annoying and formulaic assignment from my editor became a widely cited and critically important story: It showed just how quickly and completely Scott’s position changed due to the near miss in Fair Haven.

Two months after I quoted Scott restating his opposition to gun control, he signed a trio of new gun laws on the Statehouse steps. Heintz, of course, drove down to Montpelier to help with the coverage.

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MOST AEROBIC INTERVIEW

“Woman on the Rise: Becca Balint’s Swift Ascent From Stay-at-Home Mom to Senate Majority Leader” Seven Days reporters typically go the extra mile to profile people — we’ll take as much access as we can get. That why I agreed to join Senate Majority Leader Becca Balint (D-Windham) for her daily 6 a.m. run through Montpelier’s hilly Hubbard Park last winter. I wanted to observe her outside the Statehouse.

It was easy enough to agree to in the abstract — I love to run — but when my alarm went off at 4:30 a.m., I seriously questioned the decision.

Since it was too late to back out at that point, I made a cup of coffee, got in my car and drove from Burlington to Montpelier.

The first red flag was Balint’s outfit, which was really more like “gear.” She wore a down North Face jacket, a hat, thick wool socks and Yaktrax.

I was dressed in a headband, a windbreaker and lightweight running tights that left my ankles exposed. My 4:30 a.m. brain had failed to account for the temperature — approximately zero degrees — and the fact that I would be running through snow.

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digs into the park. (She stays in the home of her friend, Vermont Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Skoglund, during the legislative session.)

I’ll take Balint’s word that such a path does in fact exist.

But on that particular day it was buried under at least a foot of fresh snow. The only other mammal that seemed to consider it a trail was a deer.

Balint seemed positively gleeful as she scampered up a hill. At one point she stopped running to marvel at a frozen caterpillar on the snow.

I couldn’t summon much excitement for the ice-encased insect. But I could empathize with it as I tried to warm my extremities, furiously clenching and unclenching my toes, my hands balled into fists in my flimsy gloves.

The majority leader kept up a steady monologue, none of which I was in a position to write down.

We looped the park several times. Balint, perhaps aware that I was woefully underdressed, periodically asked if I wanted to turn back. I insisted we continue. I knew that if some reporter were to force me to cut my run short, I would have been pissed. But roughly four miles in, having failed to revive feeling in my fingers and toes, I caved and suggested we turn back.

Afterward, I jogged over to the Statehouse, changed clothes, and headed to the cafeteria to eat breakfast and wait for the lawmakers to arrive. I had no place to shower, but it didn’t matter. I’d been too cold to break a sweat.

The run got only a brief mention in the story, but it illustrated Balint’s energy and enthusiasm. In other words, I’d do it again — with better socks.

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SWEETEST RETURN VISIT

“Unlikely Allies Open a Homeless Shelter in Lamoille County” Spend enough time reporting in this small state, and you’ll inevitably run into people about whom you have previously written. Certain settings reappear, too.

In April 2016, I wrote about the efforts of Lamoille County Sheriff Roger Marcoux to resettle and rehabilitate a high-risk sex offender. The sheriff hired Timothy Szad to renovate a cluster of buildings he had purchased across the street from his department’s Hyde Park office. One of them — a dilapidated home — came to be known as “the Yellow House.” Inside, Szad talked with me for hours. I witnessed his physical and spiritual toil.

After the story was published, I kept in touch with both men. I imagined only bad news could bring me back to the scene.

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Rabbi David Fainsilber (left) and Rev. Rick Swanson at the Yellow House

originally planned, it had been assigned a different purpose: to be a seasonal overnight shelter.

For years, advocates had been trying to make the case that Lamoille County needed a place to put up homeless people.

Marcoux stepped in and offered the Yellow House, rent-free. To head off concerns about public safety, the sheriff pledged that his deputies would keep an eye on the place.

“I’m in the business of protecting the

public, and I feel like I’m doing that,” Marcoux told me. “Why are people living in cars when I’ve got a house I’m heating?”

But there were obvious problems.

For one, Marcoux’s cops couldn’t devote entire shifts to staffing the shelter. And neither Marcoux nor any of the homeless groups had any funding to devote to the cause. They hadn’t even obtained formal approval from Hyde Park.

So a holy alliance of Lamoille County religious groups — the United Church of Johnson, the Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park and the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe — stepped in, supplying volunteers to staff the shelter and provide food and resources.

Hyde Park authorities hadn’t yet issued the permit required to make the shelter permanent, so the Yellow House, which operated last winter and then closed, remained shuttered as recently as midDecember. While Marcoux was working to change that, his religious partners have accommodated some people in need. A Morrisville hotel owner was also helping out.

Szad still plans to improve the Yellow House, one coat of paint at a time.

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I watched Ryan McLaren heave himself from his wheelchair into the driver’s seat of his car, collapse the chair and pull it inside. The laborious process left dirt marks on his pullover sweater. While he’d mastered the transfer from chair to car, he explained, he hadn’t yet figured out how to avoid the wheel marks.

It was one challenge among many that 30-year-old McLaren had faced since breaking his back in a skiing accident a year earlier, which left him partially paralyzed. I was deeply impressed with the physical and emotional resilience I observed in McLaren. One year after the fall, he was back at his job with U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.). He had also married

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his college sweetheart, attorney Adrienne Shea.

I found it hard to ask about the couple’s decision to go through with the wedding. Part of me worried about trespassing on deeply emotional terrain, especially when McLaren had so freely shared the details of the many physically humbling experiences he had gone through.

I thought guiltily about what I would have done in similar circumstances.

Or what advice I would give my grown children.

But this wasn’t my story. It was McLaren’s. And in decades of reporting I’ve learned that some of the things I am most reluctant to ask are those that teach me the most and also tell the real, human story. So I blurted to McLaren: Did you have any doubts? Did she?

Both McLaren and his wife spoke freely about their decision to exchange vows, essentially as planned. Neither of them had wavered.

Postscript: Since the story ran, the couple bought their first house together, in Essex Junction. McLaren’s rehab continues to go well. This fall he ambled his first full mile with a walker. And last week, he went a full day without his wheelchair.

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MOST MEMORABLE INTERVIEW

“Committed: A Son’s Mental Illness, a Father’s Fight” I don’t actually know if reporters are allowed inside the Brattleboro Retreat; I never asked. After all, I was invited. A man we called “Francis” asked Seven Days to write about his son, “Simon,” who was hospitalized there for schizophrenia but was refusing to take psychiatric medications. He offered to take me to visit. Before even knowing if it was a story, I climbed into Francis’ tiny Mitsubishi Mirage for the 150-mile trek down to Brattleboro.

When I signed in at the front desk, Francis introduced me as a neighbor, not a reporter.

It wasn’t a lie: Our apartments share a lawn in the Old North End, and we rent from the same landlord. We occasionally trade garden vegetables.

I had seen police cars pull up the month before to quiet Simon when he became too violent to manage. Francis told me he was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center and then later to Brattleboro.

The receptionist there didn’t ask me any questions; she just offered me a lanyard and a locker to store my belongings, then directed us upstairs. The cinder-block corridors in the state’s largest mental health facility offered a startling contrast to its verdant grounds.

We found Simon huddled in the corner of a sparsely furnished white room. He hadn’t eaten solid food in weeks. His hair stood on end. He didn’t greet his father but instead swore and yelled incoherent invectives when Francis approached.

Francis offered his son a Coke and other gifts. He took it in stride when Simon snatched the soda and growled at the stuffed toy.

Francis talked calmly, sometimes to Simon and sometimes about him. Simon never acknowledged his father’s presence. Once, he got up and spun in place for several minutes.

I stood against the doorframe, unsure of what to say. Small talk seemed inappropriate. Francis suggested that I offer a

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magazine to Simon, who accepted it with a menacing look and a grunt.

“He likes women,” Francis said approvingly.

The visit lasted no more than half an hour, but it stuck with me for months. I felt like a voyeur intruding on the most intimate moments of a relationship.

Despite my discomfort, I felt privileged to witness it. There was something breathtaking and humbling about watching a father dote on a son who only swore in response.

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It was the beginning of what would become months of heartbreaking reporting: I visited Francis at his house; he came to mine. I later visited Simon at the UVM Medical Center when he was transferred there, and at home when he finally returned in January.

Driving back from Brattleboro, whatever formality existed between reporter and source fell away. Francis told me his life story, and I shared mine. For three hours I forgot about my reporter’s notebook, and we just talked — human to human — all the way home.

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“Betrayed: Can Gun-Rights Activists ‘Take Back Vermont’?”

While reporting a story last spring about the right’s reaction to Vermont’s new gun laws, I decided to give Robby Mazza a call. The president of Colchester’s All Seasons Excavating had been a big Phil Scott supporter but had turned on the governor over the latter’s newfound support for gun control.

Mazza, I soon learned, was not as interested in speaking with me as I was with him.

“I don’t expect anything fair to come out of you guys because you’re so left-leaning,” he said of Seven Days when I reached him over the phone. “The left continues to get what they want by wrecking storefronts, burning cars on highways. Look at the stuff they got away with in Ferguson, Missouri!”

Oh, boy, I thought. Wasn’t expecting to be accused of looting today!

Later in the conversation, Mazza turned his attention to what he considered the demonization of the AR-15.

“I happen to own one,” he said. “I’d invite you here anytime you want to fire it.” Mazza probably wasn’t expecting me to accept his invitation, but I did.

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A few days later, I met Mazza at his company’s vast industrial compound, between Malletts Bay Avenue and Interstate 89. When he ushered me into his office, I was surprised to find two other men waiting for me, John Nagle and Pat Wright.

Was this an ambush? I wondered. For the next 20 minutes, they held forth on all the bogeymen they consider responsible for the loss of their gun rights.

“Mitzi Johnson,” Mazza said, referring to the Democratic House speaker. “She’s nothing more than a common criminal — and you can put that in your paper.”

David Hogg, an 18-year-old gun-control activist and survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting? “That little jackass,” Mazza opined.

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HARDEST-TO-REACH SOURCES “Guard Beat Up Inmate in Dispute Over Chicken Patty, Inmates Say”

After 10 hours at the Statehouse, I was ready to call it a day. But, driving up Interstate 89 last spring, I saw a Pennsylvania number on my iPhone and I had to take the call. I’d been waiting months for it.

At the other end of the line was Kirk Wool, one of more than 200 Vermont inmates then imprisoned in Camp Hill, Pa. He said a guard had beaten up one of his fellow inmates. He begged me to write a story about it.

Reporters hear from inmates all the time, usually by mail. Many are hoping a journalist will dig into their case and uncover a miscarriage of justice. Some complain about prison conditions. Others send poems or raps.

Letters from Camp Hill were different.

They were mostly about threats of violence by guards and poor access to medical care.

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But as hot as Wool’s tip was, it would have been a major violation of journalistic ethics to print his accusation without getting a lot more evidence. That would be complicated. In a prison setting, reports of wrongdoing come down to the word of a convicted criminal versus the word of a government official. Plus, officials in Vermont didn’t have a lot of firsthand information about what was going on in Pennsylvania, and Camp Hill officials often refused to release records.

In short, I needed corroboration. I asked Wool to give my address to all of the inmates who saw or heard what happened, and for them to describe to me the details they personally observed. It took a few weeks of navigating the prison’s cumbersome and closely monitored communication channels to get seven eyewitness accounts. Two months after Wool’s call, Seven Days published the story.

The prison system is designed to isolate inmates. Before Wool could talk to me on the phone, he had to submit my name and phone number to officials to get me on his “phone list.” Even after I was approved,

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“I’m not a racist by any stretch of the imagination, but the Muslims — they want to kill as many of us as they can,” he said.

Huh, I thought. This is the guy I’m about to shoot guns with?

With that, Mazza, Nagle and I headed out to the All Seasons gravel pit with enough firepower to hold up a bank. Mazza set up a plastic folding table and, one by one, arrayed his firearms: a Ruger 10/22, a Colt AR-15 and a Remington 12-gauge shotgun.

Mazza told me he offered firearm safety training to kids “before they can become gun haters.” He continued, “It’s like a guy that hates a Chevy over a Ford that’s never driven one.”

Over the next hour, Mazza gave me my own personal firearm training, as if I were a Boy Scout in search of a merit badge. He delivered a stern safety lecture and patiently showed me how to fire each gun.

Mazza, it seemed, enjoyed showing off his hobby. And I didn’t have a bad time myself.

As I sat down to write my story the next day, I decided to lead with one of Mazza’s more provocative remarks, in which he referred to Scott as a “sellout bastard.” I worried a little about what Mazza would make of the story. After all, he didn’t “expect anything fair” from us looters.

Not long after the paper hit the streets, Mazza called my cellphone. Much to my relief, he said he loved it.

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which took weeks, officials could still monitor the conversations.

Inmate mail was no more secure. Letters got searched to prevent contraband, but that made it impossible to protect my unnamed sources from retribution. Each letter had to be addressed just so, with the specific six-character inmate number.

One letter came back because the return address didn’t include a proper name.

Electronic correspondence brought different challenges. Pennsylvania requires inmates to use a contractor-built

web portal called ConnectNetwork.

In order to exchange messages with them, I had to create an account on ConnectNetwork and pay for digital “stamps.” I could subsidize inmates who couldn’t afford their own — the digital equivalent of a collect call.

Despite the hurdles, inmates sent me more than 50 letters over the past year, as well as more information through ConnectNetwork and via attorneys and family members. Officials in Pennsylvania weren’t happy. After I quoted inmate Jabbar Chandler’s letter describing threats of violence by a guard, officials put him in solitary confinement for weeks without an explanation.

Inmates confirmed it. They also said the prison blocked access to the Seven Days website.

In October, Wool and his fellow inmates were moved from Pennsylvania over concerns that Vermont state officials couldn’t guarantee their safety there. The new contract, with private prison operator CoreCivic, gives Vermont more control over prison policies at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Mississippi.

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MOST SURPRISING AND UNUSUAL HONOR

“The Ballad of Feather River John” In June, I wrote a story that recalled the youthful a d ve n t u re s o f n o t e d Northeast Kingdom politico John McLaughry. He’s the founder of the Ethan Allen Institute, a conservative Vermont think tank. He was a policy adviser in the Reagan White House, a prominent Republican state legislator and a candidate for governor. He’s been the Town Meeting Day moderator in his hometown of Kirby for more than half a century. And for a few years in the 1960s, he was also, of all things, a hobo.

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The tale of the trainhopping exploits of Feather River John — that’s McLaughry’s hobo name — was among the most surprising and unusual stories I’ve uncovered in my 12-plus years with Seven Days.. And it led to an unexpected and unusual honor.

On August 12, by nothing less than a royal proclamation of Hobo King Jeff the Czech at the annual National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, I was named an honorary hobo and given my very own hobo name: Newshound Dan. I’ve even got the certificate to prove it.

And I’ve got Rik Palieri to thank.

In the summer of 2017, the local folk singer tipped me off to McLaughry’s alter ego when I was reporting on efforts to move the renovated 1890s train car formerly occupied by the late hobo and folk singer Utah Phillips from the former Philo Records site in North Ferrisburgh to

a railroad museum in California. Phillips was both a friend and mentor to Palieri and once gave the Hinesburg folkie a hobo name of his own: Totem Pole Rik. That reporting on Phillips’ boxcar led to two stories: a straight bit of reporting on a benefit concert to raise money for the move, and a cartoon that I wrote with artist Emily Rhain Andrews. A year later, those stories led me to Feather River John.

If such a thing as a hobo scholar exists, Palieri is it. His research on hobo culture is extensive, and much of it resides in the Library of Congress. The hobos have honored him on numerous occasions. In fact, he’s hobo royalty, having once been dubbed the “Grand Duke of New England Hobos,” which involved a sort of knighting ceremony with hobo sticks.

As it turns out, while I was writing about hobos i n Ve r m o n t , hobos around the country were reading those stories, largely because Palieri was feeding them into the hobo-verse — presumably via Facebook, but I suppose it’s possible he tossed bundles of Seven Days newspapers on passing trains or tagged hobo symbols on water towers.

Unbeknownst to me, he also nominated me to the National Hobo Convention “Newshound Dan” — and he invented my nifty moniker.

“It means that you’re a friend of that community,” Rik told me of the proclamation. “When someone is good to the community and shows it in a positive light, that’s the way they honor people.”

And it’s without question the coolest honor this (honorary) hobo has ever received.

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“Overcompensating?

Some of Vermont’s Highest-Paid Execs Run Nonprofits” Let’s face it: Nobody wants to see their salary in print — unless it’s in Forbes’ annual list of the world’s billionaires.

(Sorry, Mom. Not this year.)

So I wasn’t too surprised by the reaction I got when I started reporting a story in May about Vermont’s highest nonprofit salaries. One executive director nearly begged me not to write about his hefty haul. “I really hate this, to be honest,” the ED said.

Others were less polite. When I reached Brattleboro Retreat president and CEO Louis Josephson to inquire about his 2016 payday of $402,000, the doc said, “I

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just don’t want to comment, honestly.” A moment later, he hung up on me.

Then-gubernatorial candidate James Ehlers was equally uninterested in discussing his financial relationship with

the nonprofit he runs, Lake Champlain International. In addition to paying Ehlers roughly $97,500 in wages and benefits in 2016, the conservation and sporting organization also gave him $15,750 in rent. For

the past 15 years, it turns out, LCI has been headquartered in a building Ehlers owns.

“Are you trying to get at something nefarious here?” he snapped when I asked about the unusual arrangement. “Because it sounds like you are.”

Some in the sector appeared unaware that nonprofits are required to disclose top officials’ pay. When I asked St. Johnsbury Academy board president Jay Wright about the $287,000 in salary and $72,000 in benefits that headmaster Tom Lovett made in 2016, Wright grew downright hostile.

“No, that’s not a matter for public disclosure,” he said. “This is none of your business.”

Actually, it is. The public subsidizes nonprofits with major tax exemptions. In return, they’re expected to disclose their finances to the public.

Wright, apparently, sees it differently.

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“The Olde Northender Isn’t Just a Pub — It’s a Nonprofit, Too” Three barstools were already occupied when I visited the Olde Northender Pub for the first time on a Tuesday at 10 a.m.

After my eyes adjusted to the gloom and I turned down the beer the bartender offered, I remarked to the gaggle of guys nursing Bud Lights: “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.”

I was not there to drink but to find out more about the bar’s charitable work: selling break-open tickets to raise money for various causes.

Numerous Vermont watering holes offer bar games to raise money for local tax-exempt youth sports teams or veterans’ organizations. But in searching through a public database of income-tax returns, Seven Days discovered that the Olde Northender had its own nonprofit organization.

Owner Bob Beauvais was listed as the director.

I didn’t get any answers on that particular summer morning. Beauvais was out, and the bartender didn’t know about the nonprofit.

Nor did I learn much more the next time — or the next.

When he was there, Beauvais answered brusquely or not at all, saying he was too busy for an interview. He didn’t have an email address, bartenders told me.

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So I just kept coming, usually by bike, and noted that the Olde Northender always seemed to be open. I got to know at least three or four grizzled regulars. One was a retired mover, looking for part-time work. Another had known Beauvais for decades.

I’d leave my name and number and follow up with phone calls.

It took a series of conversations — most of which ended abruptly — to ascertain that Beauvais couldn’t account for the money in the coffers of his nonprofit. At least one supposed beneficiary, the Special Olympics of Vermont, said it had no record of receiving any donations from the Olde Northender.

The one time Beauvais did answer my call, he angrily accused Seven Days of illegally looking at his tax filings, which are publicly available along with those of every other nonprofit organization. He threatened to call an attorney, then hung up before I could defend myself.

After the story ran, I steered clear of the Olde Northender for months. I didn’t return again until November, when I stopped by — after work hours — with coworkers.

Luckily, no one recognized me in a place where everybody knows your name.

This time, I did order a beer — but no break-open tickets, which still appeared to be for sale.

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I pitched him hard, but in the end, it was the free-associating voicemails and emails that sold him. Before long, Bandler was getting them, too. He spent weeks interviewing and doing research on Lewis and, in the end, wrote 5,000 riveting words about the guy. (Bandler is now a senior reporter at ProPublica.)

Lewis loved the piece ... until he didn’t.

Two days after it came out, he wanted extra copies for his grandchildren.

A month later, he was trashing me and Bandler on the group emails for “wickedly nasty editorial lynching.” His beef?

One of his friends suggested that the section about his good deeds came too late in the story.

Ju st before Thanksgiving, the emails and phone calls stopped. I thought I might be off the list but later discovered Lewis was involved in an auto accident at the end of November. His Ford 150 truck was hit while crossing the intersection of Routes 9N and 10. He said he obeyed the stop sign, but a snowbank obscured his view of the approaching car. Lewis suffered no injuries in the crash. The other driver had to go to the hospital. The two vehicles ended up entangled on the front porch of a local taxidermist. Lewis, coincidentally, was transporting a live, caged skunk at the time. The animal survived.

I didn’t get off that easy. On a midDecember Saturday at 2:30 a.m., an email arrived with the subject line “An Obsessive Quest.” After comparing President Donald Trump to “a most grotesque Goldman writ large,” Lewis called me out as “a weak Vermont Mme. Defarge” — a reference to the revenge-thirsty French revolutionary in A Tale of Two Cities. “She slept with her subjects. Publishes a free rag. Loaded with personals.”

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For years I ignored the epic group emails, though I did notice they were also going to Michael Bloomberg and New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger. Then came the voicemails — long, profanity-filled rants bad-mouthing journalists, veterinarians and Vermont college presidents. Undeterred by the five-minute time limit, Sandy Lewis would call repeatedly, leaving up to a dozen consecutive messages on my office phone.

On the rare occasions I called back, there was no conversation — just his soliloquy of accusations related to the practice of giving beef cattle antibiotics and its effect on the human gut biome.

That’s what Lewis wanted Seven Days to write about. Instead, I was thinking we should profile him — an individual Sandy Lewis we would dub “the orneriest man in the Adirondacks.” The Times had already done it. Web headline: “The Lonely Redemption of Sandy Lewis, Wall Street Provocateur.”

There was no shortage of material: a troubled childhood on Park Avenue, boarding school with Bruno Bettelheim.

Lewis followed his bond-trading father to Wall Street, where he became an expert in arbitrage. Later, he was busted and pleaded guilty to financial crimes, but a judge all but exonerated him, and he got a pardon from president Bill Clinton.

Relocated to a farm in Essex County, N.Y., Lewis, now 79, hasn’t mellowed. He’s alienated many of his North Country neighbors. He sued the Adirondack Park Agency — and won.

I was one of three editors who crossed the lake to meet him last January. He was slightly more manageable in person — thanks to his wife, Barbara — and I came away convinced Lewis was a great story.

The next question was: Who could write it? It would have to be an experienced reporter with a high pain threshold and an appreciation for eccentricity. Lewis would eat anyone else alive.

I knew just the journalist: Vermontbased James Bandler. I had watched him go from the Rutland Herald to the Boston

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used to make stuff and could do so again. He peered into a handsome former bank, now vacant, and suggested that the high-ceilinged lobby would make a great restaurant. I could see it. We walked through a narrow alley — lined with historic, in some cases dilapidated, buildings — and the mayor conjured ideas to make it look like a vibrant European street scene, with nice lighting and outdoor seating instead of dumpsters.

Could he make that happen and continue with the controversial budget cuts he enacted to put the deficit-plagued city in the black? It’s too soon to know.

But Read left me convinced that the oftunderestimated city could be revitalized into a livelier, more economically successful place.

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Read’s terrestrial tour of the upstate New York burg on the western shore of Lake Champlain started in front of city hall, a historic limestone edifice in the Classical Revival style that looks a bit like the U.S. Supreme Court. From there, we had a good view of the obelisk-shaped MacDonough Monument across the a row of handsome historic houses that had street — a tribute to the sailor who won escaped my notice as I drove in but which the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War were preening and pretty, I could now see. of 1812 — and the bay beyond it.

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Frankly, I was expecting someone a little more, well, square. But 58-year-old Read is a pretty cool guy — even if he is an econ professor at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Now he drives a

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“In Race for Governor, Sen. John Rodgers Stands His Ground” Sen. John Rodgers (D-Essex/Orleans) toyed with the idea of running in the Democratic primary for governor, then backed out, then belatedly jumped into the race after a band of supporters launched a write-in campaign on his behalf.

They were drawn to his pro-gun views and blue-collar bona fides.

To get a better understanding of this fickle candidate’s appeal, I drove two hours to his Northeast Kingdom homestead in Glover. The stone mason-turned-senator was happy to give a city-dwelling reporter the full rural experience. Untroubled by a steady drizzle, Rodgers backed his camo-print ATV out of the barn. He affectionately calls it his “Beast.”

A slapdash wooden frame was holding the windshield together and the whole contraption smelled like gasoline, but the ride was smooth enough at first. En route to his hemp fields, Rodgers made a point of showing off a heap of chicken shit and a pile of granite dust.

As we approached a clearing, he stopped the vehicle in front of a boulder. “What does that rock look like to you?” he asked earnestly.

I “uhhed” and “ummed” and had a flashback to a childhood trip to California during which my aunt tried to get me to find shapes in an abstract Japanese painting.

Rodgers rescued me, explaining he thought it resembled a lizard. We later passed a rock he deemed whale-shaped.

After admiring his roughly 1,200 hemp plants, we headed toward a large hill for a view of the Green Mountains.

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We barreled over large bushes and rocks and sloshed through puddles. There wasn’t any way of securing myself — the Beast certainly didn’t have seat belts — so I clutched the edge of my seat and hoped I wouldn’t fall out. I’d brought my notepad, but, needless to say, writing conditions weren’t ideal.

When we returned to the cedar house Rodgers had built from scratch, he let me inspect his well-stocked gun cabinet and insisted (OK, I didn’t actually need

convincing) that I try his CBD products, including a hand lotion, a chocolate butter and an organic “metabolismboosting” dark-chocolate fudge.

He also showed me his family’s holiday card from last year. There were two versions: One featured the entire family wearing plaid, posing with firearms; the other one was identical, sans guns. “That’s the one we send to liberals,” Rodgers said with a grin.

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My camera jangled from a strap around my neck. Sweat dripped down my back.

This was a dump, not the Riviera. But as I surveyed the scene and pressed the shutter button, I felt a surge of delight.

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No. Newspaper stories are like planes.

They should arrive as scheduled. And phone interviews, while helpful, rarely tell the full story.

I wanted to see the landfill and talk to people who run it. So I headed to Coventry figuring I could at least eyeball the dump from the public entrance.

It helped that I had a guide who knew his way around: Albany resident Chris Jacobs, a member of Don’t Undermine

Back in Coventry, we drove in the landfill entrance and quickly connected with Labbe. He was busy talking with engineers and a salesman selling truckloads of a product best described as landfill deodorant. But Labbe made time to answer my questions. He defended the expansion and debated back and forth with Jacobs. Then he green-lighted my photo session of bulldozers crawling over the mountain of refuse.

Could I have filed a story without any of this material? Yes, but not a good one.

Nothing beats being there.

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Japanese Atomic-Bomb Survivors Bring Their Harrowing Stories to Vermont In September, I previewed “Hibakusha Stories,” a University of Vermont event featuring two Japanese atomic bomb survivors — or hibakusha as they are called in Japanese.

Shigeko Sasamori, 86, and Yasuaki Yamashita, 79, had been invited to recount their experiences of surviving the nuclear blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively.

After the story was published, I received an unexpected email. Henry Coe of Danville wrote: “I am 78, son of a submarine skipper who lost his life in the Pacific in 1943. I have never held the Japanese people responsible

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for this. In fact, in order to graduate high school in 1958, I had to write a senior paper and I chose mine with the title, ‘Why the U.S. Should Not Have Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Japan.’ All my life I felt this was a tragedy for all mankind, initiated by our country. It was not necessary to bring WWII to an end.”

Coe attended the UVM event, as I did, and he was the first to speak during the Q&A session. Sharing his story, he told the group that he had fully expected to get a failing grade on his paper because of the lingering resentment toward the Japanese people about Pearl Harbor. Instead, his teacher gave him an A. As a journalist, I like being reminded that even a short, routine story about a public event can have outsize significance for its participants and audience members.

Watching Coe and Yamashita speak privately afterward was like witnessing a moment in history: the meeting of two men whose lives were irrevocably altered because, for a brief time, their countries were at war.

As Coe told Sasamori and Yamashita, “I’ve waited my whole life for this night.”

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MOST HOSTILE RECEPTION “Can Republicans Bring Down House Speaker Mitzi Johnson?”

House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero) faced an unusual pair of opponents last fall. An uncle-and-nephew duo were vying to unseat her and fellow incumbent Champlain Islander Rep. Ben Joseph (D-North Hero). When the uncle, Leland Morgan, declined my interview request, I decided to attend a Grand Isle County Republican Committee meeting. I figured — rightly — that it would be my only chance to see him and his supporters in action.

The meeting had already started when I entered the small jury room in the North Hero courthouse, shortly after 7 p.m. As I took a seat in the far corner, county chair Carol Nedde abruptly stopped the conversation, saying she’d “forgotten” to do introductions. When it was my turn, I dutifully said, “I’m Alicia Freese, a reporter with Seven Days newspaper.”

Nedde’s reaction was immediate. She stood up, turned to me and began repeatedly demanding, “Out, out!” while jabbing her finger toward me and at the door.

When I didn’t comply, she turned to a man standing next to me and ordered him to “Escort her out! Escort her out!”

I sat still, wondering how far they’d go. Would they pull me out of my chair?

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Should I go full limp-leg mode and make them drag me out?

Thankfully, I didn’t have to choose; the designated bouncer was either unprepared or unwilling to perform his role.

Plus, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Don Turner, who was there to make his pitch, leapt to my defense. He stood up and said something to the effect of, “If she’s leaving, I am, too.”

Turner had posted the meeting to his public appearance schedule, and I’d told him in advance I’d be there.

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committee meetings I’d attended had been pretty ho-hum. Republicans had eagerly welcomed me at the last one I’d attended.

I tried several times to explain why I was there, but Nedde refused to let me speak.

As she and several others debated what to do about me, I quietly jotted down their comments in my notepad. The group agreed I could stay only for Turner’s talk, which, of course, was irrelevant to my story.

The meeting continued. Turner gave his speech. I made no move to leave, and no one tried to evict me. Someone gave a brief presentation about how to use voter data. Then, less than halfway into

the two-hour meeting, Nedde declared that she’d had a long day and asked for a motion to adjourn.

As a reporter, I’ve certainly encountered a fair amount of distrust and disdain, but never such uncontained rage. I can’t help connecting it to President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the media, which he has dubbed the “enemy of the people.”

While it was disheartening to experience that kind of animosity here in Vermont, there was one reassuring sign: Both Leland Morgan and his nephew later called to apologize.

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“Up to Here in Deer: As Fewer Vermonters Hunt, the Growing Herd Is Becoming a Problem” I had to pull three U-turns along a wooded dirt road in Norwich before I finally found Ray Royce Jr. I was in town to document the impacts of more posted land and fewer hunters on the deer herd and Vermont’s forests.

Several residents referred me to Royce.

If anyone could tell me about the area’s waning hunting culture, they promised, it would be him.

But first I had to make it to his home.

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Royce gave me plenty of material for the article, but some of his best tales didn’t make it into the story.

He told me about a special heated hunting cabin his family makes available to its senior sportsmen, the oldest of whom is 91.

Younger members herd the deer toward them so they can shoot out the window of the hut — “if they stop talking long enough,” Royce said with a chuckle.

He mourned his chickens, a dozen of which had been picked off first by an owl, then by a raccoon and a fisher cat. The pelt of the latter was also displayed on the living room wall.

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I found a log cabin at the top and knocked tentatively on the door; I hadn’t told Royce I was coming.

But when he ushered me inside, I knew I had come to the right place. The walls of the living room were covered in hunting trophies: Two bucks stared out, glassy-eyed. A bear pelt hung on one wall, a fox skin on another.

There were photos of hunters, as well — a 1947 image of Royce’s father and his grandfather with a buck, a pic of the camo-clad family during hunting season, a shot from a game camera on his land.

Royce, who was recovering from a hip replacement, settled himself in a recliner by a glowing woodstove. A fluffy little dog he called Rusty jumped up on his lap.

Classic Vermont, I thought.

The sole surviving fowl had sought refuge in the trees surrounding the house.

Royce had tried — and failed — to knock it from its roost by spraying a hose.

“He’s counting his days,” he said of the doomed creature.

Royce said he worries about the changes coming to Norwich — “Money’s coming in; can’t stop it” — but he’s accepting of the life-and-death cycle, for animals, humans, even blood sports.

He seemed to find comfort in recollecting the way that hunting season brought the family together, talking about the land he had hunted on since he was a kid and making an occasional joke at his own expense.

For one memorable afternoon, I laughed along with him.

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“Where are all these people coming from?”

Had I discovered a secret underworld of Russian-supporting weekly newspaper readers? Or had Tijerina just solicited supportive comments from his friends?

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The commenters offered stilted, and often scathing, critiques.

I was characterized as a “naïve, sensation seeking journalist” and “not only out of time, but also flatly ignorant.”

The article was “such an stupidity.”

Using his own account on the site, Tijerina posted comments that were “signed” by others from around the world.

One of those, from Nasir Khan, who said he was from Norway, suggested that I was “a third-rate hireling of some American secret service.” Another, from Mexico, suggested that I had written the story out of envy of Tijerina, “perhaps looking for a fame that she has not.”

Once I got past my initial defensiveness, I was baffled — and then amused — by the feedback.

One email, which earned a spot on my bulletin board, came from Abilene, Texas, with the subject line “ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE!!!” It was also submitted to Seven Days publisher Paula Routly as a letter to the editor.

“If there’s anything ‘absurd and inflammatory,’ it’s your article,” wrote Chuck Selnik. The “alleged aspiring reporter” — me, that is — wasn’t “smart enough to discern a friend from a foe,” he said. The lengthy rant concluded: “Shame on you all.”

When Routly telephoned Selnik to confirm his identity, as is the paper’s protocol, Selnik let go his lasso. He said he didn’t want his letter published after all.

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“Backseat Driver? In Gov. Phil Scott’s Administration, Chief of Staff Jason Gibbs Takes the Wheel” Covering politics in Vermont can be challenging because nobody wants to make enemies in such a small state.

No matter how harsh legislators, lobbyists and administration officials may be in off-the-record conversations over double IPAs, few are willing to put their names to candid, unvarnished observations.

Actually, just one: Montpelier lobbyist Kevin Ellis. Which is why we quote him so frequently.

So when I set about chronicling the unusual relationship between Gov. Phil Scott and his chief of staff, Jason Gibbs, I wasn’t optimistic I could get anyone to squawk. I knew that a communications professional as skilled as Gibbs would do everything he could to shape the narrative.

I decided to start from the outside and work my way in to those closest to Gibbs.

That way, I figured, I could get at least some of my interviews done before the chief started circulating talking points.

It didn’t take long before I heard from sources that Gibbs was on to me. In conversations with certain administration officials, I started noticing suspiciously similar observations about my subject: “The governor’s staff work as a

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team,” I was told, “and Jason is just the coach.” Riiiight.

After a few weeks of reporting, I was running out of time and knew I needed to request an interview with the governor.

Scott is highly accessible to reporters, and his spokesperson quickly made time for me to meet with him. I imagined that, when I showed up, the governor would be surrounded by staffers, and Gibbs would be looming over him with a cattle prod.

In fact, the gov’s handlers took the opposite approach. When I arrived at the appointed location — an Agency of Transportation facility in Colchester — I found Scott sitting alone in an empty room. Whoever was staffing him that day had made himself or herself scarce.

The message was clear: Scott’s running the show.

With that interview under my belt, there was only one person left on my list: Gibbs. From the VTrans parking lot, I emailed the chief: “Hi Jason, Any chance I could meet up with you for an interview on Monday? Thanks, Paul.”

A few hours later, Gibbs responded.

“For sure. What’s the topic?” he wrote.

“Just kidding. What time works for you?”

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Re: “Sanders Backs Out of Interview After Failing to Dictate Conditions”

Bernie only wanted to field questions about his favorite pudding cups.

Posted by Gooey 911, January 29

Ed. note: He wouldn’t even answer that.

Re: “In Manchester, Billsville House Concerts Create Community”

As a consequence of the particularly divisive politics of 2018, wading through Seven Days’ online comments this year could occasionally inspire dread.

Why? Some remarks were offensive, degrading and just outright mean. In all, our comment moderation team pulled nearly 500 remarks that violated our guidelines — more than three times the number removed in 2017.

But just when we were getting discouraged about the nastiness, something happened that restored our faith in humanity. In October,

Re: “Freedom of Screech: Our Favorite Reader Comments of 2017”

I’m not sure if making this list is something to be treasured or not Posted by Rich ard, January 7

Ed. note: Treasure.

Definitely a treasure.

Thanks for the great article. We’re experiencing a local battle in which multiple people are laying claim to an important part of this article. “I WAS THE GUY WHO SAID HOLY F*CK” is a common refrain.

Posted by €e Oracle, July 3

Ed. note: This could apply to a lot of Vermont eateries.

Re: “Vermont AG: It’s Illegal for Businesses to ‘Gift’ Marijuana”

I’m all for legalized marijuana, but have to agree that anybody using “gift” as a verb is committing a crime against the English language.

Posted by yasky, July 6

Ed. note: Looks like Big Fireworks has a new spokesperson.

Ed. note: We weren’t gonna print this one, but then we got drunk and let the dog edit these comments.

Re: “Walters: Scott Names New Vermont Education Secretary”

Re: “Bernie Sanders’ GOP Opponent Drops Out of Senate Race — and Four Others”

In the picture with this article Mr. Paige looks like he should be holding up Punxsutawny Phil on Groundhog Day.

Ed. note: Our gift to you.

Ed. note: A true Vermonter has more than one gig.

Posted by I Give Up, July 31

Ed. note: Update — it just might!

Re: “For Vermont’s Sheriffs, Policing Is a Lucrative Business”

I see what you did there, Alicia.

Sheriff Hill is “an avuncular man”, and his name is Sam. Cute!

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Why is it, one wonders, that over 90% of Twitter hijackings happen to right-wing Republicans who drink a lot of alcohol?

Ed. note: Hey, did nearly 5,000 people vote for you?

Posted by NorthOldEnder, August 25

I hope this lame mural outlives every one of these annoying complainers.

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Posted by Dennis Shanley, September 24

Posted by Steve Carlson, July 23

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at the politicians featured in stories — here’s looking at you, Gov. Phil Scott and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) — but some offered insightful commentary that furthered the conversation about important community issues.

Read on for our annual year-end list of our favorites. None of the original spelling, punctuation or grammar has been corrected, and the authors are identified only by user names — often not their real ones.

We look forward to hearing from you in 2019.

Posted by Peter Morgan, August 1

Ed. note: As is this comment.

Re: “Displays of Stupidity: When Fireworks Spark Trouble”

Only thing that stops a bad guy with fireworks is a good guy with fireworks.

OK. Free lollipops for all and a two day school week with no homework. Very cute.....you made the news. Now go away. Your Mommy is calling you.

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Ed. note: Quite the urban legend.

Hope he wears a hair net... on his beard.

Re: “Meet the 14-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor”

Oh, no kidding, another old white man appointed to a position of power? Now there is something worth putting in the papers!

Posted by BillsvilleHouse, May 2

Re: “Mad Taco Does Burgers in New Hostel Tevere Restaurant”

we published an obituary for Madelyn Linsenmeir, a Vermont mother who had struggled with opiate addiction. It was shared widely on social media and received more than 1,000 comments, nearly all of which were respectful and sincere.

People around the world wrote of their own painful losses from the opiate crisis and expressed love and support for those affected by addiction. Even in such divisive times, it seems, some issues unite us all.

Other comments this year made us laugh. A fair number took shots

Re: “Burlington Officials Unveil $30 Million Fix for Wastewater Problems”

Dumping human waste into Lake Champlain? Is this the face of the progressive agenda that Burlington wants to foist on the rest of the state?

Posted by CharleyMartel, September 25

Ed note: A shitty platform!

Re: “A Dog Wedding Brings Joy to a Burlington Assisted Living Home”

I hope the bride and groom are spayed and neutered before they reproduce again.

Posted by Susan Ulmer Clark, October 3

Ed. note: Uh, Susan? About that wedding invite...

Re: “Stuck in Vermont: Photographer Matthew Thorsen Gets the Last Word”

Oh, Eva, this piece is so heartbreakingly beautiful. I felt every moment of pain and love.

Thank you for this.

Posted by lisaku, October 4

Ed. note: We love you, too, Matt.

Re: “Cuts and Cocktails at the Barbershop in Burlington”

You probably think you’re being literary but your ludicrous alliteration is childish and embarrassing. “Burly barber’s bitchin’ beard”? Give me a break. Seven Days should hire an adult.

Re: “A Transformational Candidate: Hallquist Plans to Run for Vermont Governor”

I am dissapointed at everyone bashing 7 days in the comments. It dries out my wet boots and starts my woodstove as well as it ever has.

Posted by Peter St. Amore, November 8

Ed. note: What fun would that be?

Posted by Marina Brown, February 3

Ed. note: Masterful trolling. Bravo!

Re: “The Parmelee Post: Red Maple Leaf Collapses Under Pressure to Bolster Vermont Economy”

Re: “As He Considers a 2020 Presidential Run, Bernie Sanders Refuses to Pledge to Serve Full Senate Term”

Really, You guys couldn’t find a picture of a Sugar Maple Leaf?

You had to use as Japanese Maple Leaf?

Even a part-time Bernie is better than a full-time asshat.

Posted by Reynard, October 9, 2018

Ed. note: We seldom let Bryan Parmelee outdoors.

Re: “A Truck Plows Into Bessery’s Butcher Shoppe”

Seven Days... why is this the only article I’ve seen on it. Why didn’t more news outlets cover it?

Burlington Free Press?

Posted by Mariella Torres, October 17

Ed. note: We wrote about it. Now we also have to explain why others didn’t?

Posted by €e Oracle, October 30

Ed. note: How very Shakespearean.

Re: “As He Considers a 2020 Presidential Run, Bernie Sanders Refuses to Pledge to Serve Full Senate Term”

As He Considers a 2020 Presidential Run, Bernie Sanders Refuses to Pledge to Do Something About His Hair Posted by knowyourassumptions, November 1

Ed. note: Whoa! Attacks on pols’ physical appearance aren’t limited to women anymore!

Re: “Inside Vermont’s First Target Store”

Re: “Letter to the Editor (11/7/18)”

By all the hype you’d think this was the second coming of Christ. Cool your jets... it’s a Target.

Oh boy. An “All Lives Matter” comment and a “save the (dying) trees” comment all in the same week?! The comment gods look upon us favorably.

Posted by Cheryl Pariseau, October 17

Ed. note: All of those people who dislike Walmart finally have a place to shop!

Re: “Drain the Swamp? Scott Wades Into State Wetland Dispute”

“I need to see the so-called wetland.” So says the man who gets his jollies riding around in a circle, belching out pointless greenhouse gasses. So called. Uh huh.

Posted by SputnikNuts, November 7

Ed. note: Indeed they do!

Re: “After 20 Years, Hardware Store to Open in Downtown Burlington”

Now there will be plenty of access to hardware materials downtown. I expect construction on the mall to start up again as a result.

Posted by RudigerVT, October 17

Posted by Mt.Philo, November 20

Ed. note: The environment isn’t going to ruin itself!

Ed. note: Teamwork.

Re: “Who Shot Mr. Cheeseface? The Vermont Demise of a Famous Mutt”

An appropriate subtitle might be “Who Did Not Neuter Mr. Cheeseface?” I hope no “intact” dog is allowed to roam as freely as Mr. Cheeseface was.

Posted by Paul Lamberson, December 2

Ed. note: Ruff!

Re: “Bernie Sanders Raises Nearly $1 Million in Under Six Weeks”

I just bought Re: “Vermonter Writes for Russian a house in News Website With Shady Ties” another state, This is the most bizarre comment can’t wait to leave this leftsection I’ve ever seen. Where are wing-socialistthese people coming from? progressivePosted by B. Alan, October 5 fascist place called Vermont.

Ed. note: We ask ourselves that every day.

No longer will I have to yell, “NO, I don’t feel the Bern.” And for the record, I never have.

What a charlatan he is. Wake up suckers.

Posted by saysme, December 11

Ed. note: Bernin’ mad!

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Vermont Legislature to Consider Abortion, Slavery and Equal Rights Amendments”

This state is getting nuttier by the minute.

Posted by Lucas, December 13

Ed. note: Amen.

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I read with a mixture of interest and bemusement Paul Heintz’s December 12 Fair Game column about the upcoming effort to push through three amendments to the Vermont Constitution to: 1. enshrine the 1973 Roe v.

Wade abortion decision; 2. adopt a broadened version of the failed federal Equal Rights Amendment; 3. alter Article 1 to remove references to slavery; and 4. expand the governor and lieutenant governor’s terms of office from two years to four.

While I wholeheartedly support the proposed abortion and equal-rights amendments, I have to admit to being fuzzy on the details about changing Article 1, and I firmly oppose expanding the governor and lieutenant governor’s

terms of office unless the amendment also imposes a limit of two terms. Eight years is enough for any governor or lieutenant governor. Just ask Jim Douglas.

What bemused me about Heintz’s article was the reference to Article 3 of the Vermont Constitution, which, as anyone with knowledge of constitutional law will tell you, is unenforceable. Article 3 is trumped by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits any government endorsement of religion while at the same time barring the government from prohibiting the free exercise of religion.

Article 3, with its unambiguous endorsement of Christianity, clearly violates the First Amendment — to say nothing of being a slap in the face to Vermonters of other faiths (of which I, a practicing Wiccan, am one). I’m frankly amazed that Article 3 has neither been repealed nor rewritten to comport to the First Amendment. The time for its repeal or rewrite is long, long overdue.

‘BOOM, KNOCK IT DOWN’

[Re Off Message: “Moran Redux? Officials Present New Plan for Burlington Landmark,” December 10]: The never-ending saga of a power-producing, Ice Factoring piece of crap continues as outgoing Community and Economic Development Office interim director Neale Lunderville drops a nuclear bomb in his final days with a piecemeal proposal that will involve yet another waste of time long after he has left his position.

Time for the implosion — yes, at a cost, but a one-time cost — to make the Mural Plant go away for some treasured green space.

I have long respected Lunderville’s work and service, but leaving us with this idea puts him on about the same level as a former mayor of Burlington to me.

Boom, knock it down.

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I recently read of yet another attempt to salvage the Moran Plant [Off Message: “Moran Redux? Officials Present New Plan for Burlington Landmark,” December 10].

For the life of me, I cannot understand the fascination with saving that hideous thing.

The Moran Plant is surely a Guinness World Records setter in the category of ugly, and to compound the insult, it’s smack in the middle of the Burlington waterfront, the jewel in the Queen City’s crown.

Here’s what to do: Hire Don “Kleenex” to build some equally ugly monstrosity in the place of the Moran Plant.

(Hideous, outsize monstrosities seem to be his specialty.) When Kleenex’s crews complete the demolition of Moran and construction of the new big, soulless, ugly thing stalls for months, sever the deal with Kleenex for breach of contract, and ... problem solved. Moran is gone, and it didn’t cost Burlington taxpayers a dime.

Where Moran once stood, plant some trees, build a picnic shelter or right-sized outdoor performance space, and you’re done!

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ow many times have you started a sentence with “If money were no object…”?

Never? Huh. Well, we did, when contemplating the opportunities of the brand-new year before us. And the rest of our sentence is this: “We would commission a bunch of Vermonters to do a bunch of cool things.” Or something like that.

Not having the money at our fingertips hasn’t stopped us from imagining our dream commissions in tantalizing detail. Besides boosting the economy in WPA-like fashion, these projects would collectively promote Vermont pride in its innovative citizenry, while no doubt landing the state on yet another top-10 list. Even if the VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION or the VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL or a benevolent millionaire doesn’t see fit to fund our commissions (hint, hint), just know that we woulda if we coulda.

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ROOM TO MOVE Looking for space, talking to people: That describes a good share of the activity at two Burlington arts organizations at the end of 2018.

Earlier this year, OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS in the city’s Old North End learned that its lease would not be renewed when it ended in May 2019. Meantime, the SOUTH END ARTS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION was forced to vacate its headquarters on Pine Street and has temporarily taken a cubicle-size office in the GENERATOR maker space building, moving most of its belongings into storage. What’s more, SEABA’s executive director, ADAM BROOKS, has decided to move on himself.

“It’s been a great seven years, almost exactly,” Brooks said in a recent interview at Generator. “It’s a good time for me to pursue other opportunities and gives SEABA a chance to grow and adapt.”

Since Brooks gave notice in October, board members have stepped in to provide support, said board president SETH MOBLEY. One of them, JEANNE KIRBY, brings plenty of arts administration experience from her previous leadership role at REVITALIZING WATERBURY. She’s been on the SEABA board since June, according to Mobley.

The organization produces the annual South End Art Hop and offers other events and services to members year-round. Assistant director Sarah Drexler curates art exhibitions at nine sites in Burlington, managing marketing and sales for the artists.

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has been engaged in strategic planning and will now “focus on what we need regarding an executive director.”

And, of course, they’ll be looking for a new home. Per its name and mission, SEABA is seeking headquarters in the South End — an increasingly scarce commodity but not extinct, said Brooks and Mobley, listing the options of several buildings around the district.

Across town, Off Center board president Laura Roald said the group of theater artists would prefer to stay in the Old North End but has been looking in both Burlington and Winooski since the summer.

“We’re committed to having a venue designation,” she said, noting the regulations around zoning, parking and accessibility. “We want a space that is safe and secure for our renters.” Wherever they land, the space likely will need to be outfitted to function as a black-box theater.

The Off Center team is working with a commercial Realtor, Roald said. “It’s hurry up and wait with a lot of this stuff,” she observed of the search. But the thespians haven’t been idle. The holiday season brought the “Offspring of the Return of a Very Off Xmas” in mid-December.

Roald and co. are planning a Spring Open Artist Showcase, and the venue is largely booked until then. And, come May, “we’ll be planning a big thanks-for-the-memories bash” to bid farewell to the original Off Center location, Roald said.

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A new Ceres sculpture has been installed on the Ve r m o n t St a t e h o u s e to great acclaim. But sculptors JERRY WILLIAMS and CHRIS MILLER can’t rest on their laurels — they’re artists and thus at risk of starving. Our commission for the pair: to capitalize on “the future is female” ethos by manufacturing a line of figures to be called Global Goddess.

We’re not just talking Greek; these will be fashioned after lady deities from cultures around the world and throughout herstory.

They’ll be available in sizes and materials suitable for fancy lawn sculptures, coffee-table décor and pocket talismans. Prices, of course, will vary — and, for an exorbitant additional fee, goddesses can be customized to resemble any modern-day badass gal. Ten percent of profits will go toward Gov. PHIL SCOTT’s fund for enticing all of them to move to Vermont.

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Friendlier Fingers

Westford resident TED PELKEY was in the news recently for commissioning a $4,000 sculpture of a giant hand. Cool, right?

Thing is, the hand is flipping the bird at Westford town officials, reportedly for preventing Pelkey from moving his truck repair and recycling business onto his own property. While his F-U fury may be justified, it’s not exactly Vermont-y.

Influenced by the spirit of the season, and maybe by too much eggnog, we pondered a kinder message

to send using behemoth digits. We decided to commission sculptor JIM SARDONIS, who created those whale tails (“Reverence”) near Interstate 89 in South Burlington, to design two hand sculptures. Located on Vermont’s borders with New Hampshire and New York, these fingers would appear to be handing a lit joint to our neighbors. Titled “Puff, Puff, Pass,” the work would encourage those states to expand New England’s green corridor and legalize cannabis.

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MITCHELL’s acclaimed musical Hadestown based Hadestown, on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, debuted at the BARRE OPERA HOUSE in 2007. Mitchell refers to the work as a “folk opera,” so we’re commissioning the Vermont songwriter to pen an actual opera based on another tragic tail, er, tale: Mr. Cheeseface. We’re talking about the ill-fated dog who appeared with a gun to his head on a 1973 National Lampoon cover with the headline “If You Don’t Buy This Magazine, We’ll Kill This Dog.” The cover was a gag, of course. But three years later, in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, someone did shoot poor Mr. Cheeseface.

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the story has all the hyper-dramatic highs and lows that opera demands.

Mitchell might be a bit busy preparing Hadestown for its 2019 Broadway debut, so we’re co-commissioning Vermontborn composer NICO MUHLY. He knows a thing or two about dark, offbeat operas — his Marnie was performed at the Metropolitan Opera earlier this year. Finally, because of the story’s NEK roots, National Lampoon’s Mr. Cheeseface: The Opera will open at the HYDE PARK OPERA HOUSE. D A N BOLL ES

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As Molly Walsh explored in a Seven Days story last week, Hallmark movies are a huge cultural phenomenon, and Vermont appears to be their spiritual home.

Witness titles such as Falling for Vermont, Moonlight in Vermont (both 2017) and Last Vermont Christmas (2018).

Yet not since Moonlight and Mistletoe (2008) has one of these things actually been made in Vermont. (Why? Other states and Canada lure filmmakers with tax incentives.)

To remedy this strange discrepancy, we’d like to commission our own authentically Vermont heart-warming holiday flick. Directed by Rutland’s DAVID GIANCOLA (Time Time Chasers, Illegal Aliens), ), it’ll star EZRA MILLER, the current Hollywood “it” boy who plays DC Comics’ the Flash. Miller recently told GQ Style and the Hollywood Reporter all about the Vermont farm where he lives with a bunch of polyamorous, pot-smoking friends and some goats. Throw in a plucky urbanite heroine who needs to loosen up, and we’ve already written half the plot of Falling for Moonlight and Marijuana This Christmas in Vermont.

The village of White River Junction may be small — population 2,286 — but it has more than its share of creative talent. We propose bringing some of those peeps — NORTHERN STAGE, African American theater company JAG PRODUCTIONS and the CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES — together for a collaboration that will really put the town on the map. The commission: to create and stage a musical about “Ethel Allen and the Green Mountain Girls.” Sure, it’s a shameless rip-off of Hamilton Hamilton, but with a twist: All the central characters are women of color. The circa 1775 costumes for our militia misses will be dope; we suggest consultation with those clever upcyclers over at (aptly named!)

REVOLUTION clothing boutique. As for the all-important music, we’ll recommend the WRJ crew call on northern Vermont power couple DWIGHT & NICOLE. Ethel! is sure to be a hit — especially at Fort Ticonderoga.

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MacQueen also intends to increase the theater’s world music offerings and expand its comedy programming. Vermont comedian JOSIE LEAVITT’s popular “Stand Up, Sit Down, & Laugh” showcase series will run more often in 2019 than it has in the past, and the local sketch troupe STEALING FROM WORK is slated to debut a show at FlynnSpace in the spring. MacQueen also teases the possibility of appearances by touring groups such as the UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE.

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t’s been a traumatic year for the FlynnSpace,” says STEVE MACQUEEN, artistic director of the FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. That might be the understatement of the year. The Burlington black-box theater has certainly had a trying 2018, and not for the reasons performing arts spaces typically struggle.

As MacQueen puts it, “First we were flooded, then we were deserted.”

In August, just weeks before the 201819 season began, a water main burst along Main Street, flooding the basement theater and causing extensive damage.

“If you’ve ever had a basement flood, it kinda works out the same way,” says MacQueen. “You take out the water, you clean up the mud, you clean what’s left, and you fix everything.”

Repairs were swift and comprehensive.

If anything, FlynnSpace is in better shape now than it was before the flood, thanks to a completely new floor and upgraded sound system. However, two September shows had to be bumped upstairs to the Flynn MainStage while crews raced to get the flooded theater back up and running.

FlynnSpace reopened in October, just in time to host the VERMONT STAGE production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The play kicked off the local theater group’s 25th season, but it was its last production at FlynnSpace, ending a 17-year run. In December, Vermont Stage moved to its new digs down the street at the MAIN STREET LANDING PERFORMING ARTS CENTER’s BLACK BOX THEATRE, and FlynnSpace lost its longest-tenured tenant.

That defection will change programming at FlynnSpace in 2019. As MacQueen explains, Vermont Stage’s various productions ate up huge chunks of the calendar, several weeks to a month at a time. The vacancy creates unprecedented holes — and opportunities.

“The way I used to program FlynnSpace was to find little cracks in the calendar where you could put something cool,” says MacQueen. “Now that the calendar is wide open, we’re looking to do as much as we can with it.”

That includes leaning into more offbeat and cutting-edge programming. Specifically, GREEN MOUNTAIN CABARET will take up residence at FlynnSpace beginning in February. MacQueen also envisions a regular jazz series that fills the space with the energy typically reserved for the annual 10-day BURLINGTON DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL. “We’ll get that jazz club vibe you get

“I want to make sure we have our eye open to the weird stuff that can happen down there,” MacQueen says.

In addition to curated programming, MacQueen hopes to make FlynnSpace more accessible to Vermont performers.

To that end, the organization recently lowered its rental fee for Vermont artists to around $400 per weekend night, the lowest rate for using the space.

“I think it’s a bargain at any price, but of course, what else am I gonna say?”

MacQueen quips.

MacQueen adds that, because

FlynnSpace is booked almost solid through the Burlington Discover Jazz Fest in June, patrons may not notice the bigger changes, particularly the more experimental bookings, until the fall.

“We’re trying to make it as accessible as we can to the community and bring in stuff that works,” says MacQueen. “But my favorite thing about the FlynnSpace is all the weird stuff, the totally offbeat things that happen there.”

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and Silicon Valley-based tech powerhouse Emotiv together to design a pocket-size robot that offers real-time language translation and cultural know-how. Sure, there are language apps and Google Translate, but not all languages have a written alphabet. Emotiv’s technology, which has already enabled a paraplegic to drive a Formula One car, will help users process and apply the new cultural information.

The robot will give users the equivalent of their own cadre of interpreters and collection of Lonely Planet travel guides 24-7. Those who want a more authentic experience can select the accent their robot will use to talk to them.

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Tourist Trap

Throughout 2018, Vermont implemented new initiatives designed to attract young workers to the Green Mountain State. The state has become increasingly creative and ambitious in its attempts to bolster its shrinking tax base, which range from offering remote workers up to $10,000 in grants to providing tourists with exclusive networking opportunities.

Unfortunately, these efforts have fallen short of the mark. That’s why we’re commissioning the VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT to construct the largest nonlethal (and non-painful!) human trap in recorded history. The trap will be deployed during peak leaf season to ensure a maximum return.

Tourists who become caught will be treated to an endless playlist of Barry White and Teddy Pendergrass in an overt effort to pump up Vermont’s plummeting birth rates. The trap is designed to free only those who have signed a long-term rental agreement in the state.

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Vermont’s changing demographics mean we need to keep up with the Atems, Diazes, Lees, Mohameds and Rais. And we’re going to make goofs because of our limited knowledge of the etiquette of cultures outside our own. The commission: bring University of Vermont robotics guru JOSH BONGARD

Dykes to Stay Out For

It’s no secret that Burlington is basically Cherry Grove, but, for some reason, we can’t seem to get a queer bar to stick around.

Are we too coy? Too obsessed with our cats? Over-Netflixed and undersocialized? A modest proposal for Vermont cartoonist laureate and introvert-in-residence ALISON BECHDEL: open a queer-womencentric bar — called, obviously, Dykes to Stay Out For — that will mitigate the horrors of unscripted human contact.

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Well, in another of the myriad side effects of aging you don’t find out about until you get there, I’ve grown sensitive to bright sunlight. Now I sport oversize, dark sunglasses that wrap around over my regular glasses. I like to think I look like Ray Charles and not at all like a nimrod.

The sun reflecting off fresh snow is especially potent, so an afternoon drive from Burlington to Swanton and across to Rouses Point in just such conditions had me doing the Ray Charles thing all the way.

Hit the road, Jack.

“So, Ron,” I queried my customer sitting beside me, “how’d a Louisiana boy like you end up in New York’s North Country?”

Ronald Albertino chuckled at the question. He had a sonorous voice and a stocky body to match. “Yup, I guess my N’Orleans accent is a dead giveaway,” he replied.

“Me and the wife were actually living in Mexico the last 20 years. But she’s having problems with her heart and wanted to be near her family who lives here. So we’ve been in Rouses Point for about a year now.

“Colder’n hell it is!” Ron continued. “I really don’t see why anybody wants to live up here. If I had my druthers, I planned on spending the rest of my days in Mexico.”

“What were you guys doing in Mexico?”

“I’m a Pentecostal pastor, and we set up a church in Paso del Macho, which is inland from Veracruz. By the time we had to leave, we had works established in about 10 surrounding towns. Those folks are hungry, hungry for the Holy Spirit, I

guarantee! One time, we went into this devil-worshipping town, where the people would dress up as various demons. Well, I just set up our traveling pulpit and began singing this gospel tune I wrote.”

Ron began to sing, and it sounded like a Buck Owens song rendered in Spanish.

He was quite good, and I began to beat time on the steering wheel. I couldn’t understand a word, though I did hear “diablo” a lot.

“Well, wouldn’t you know that, within a few months, they gave up their devil

compelling story, the one most entertaining and satisfying, becomes accepted truth, actual truth be damned. As you could imagine, this drove the police batty, and ultimately the crime was left unsolved.

Happily, Ron wasn’t a witness in a murder I was investigating, so I was free to enjoy his stories — which were many and fascinating — without the pressure of assessing their truthfulness.

“How’d you take up preaching?” I asked. “Didja go to a Bible college?”

MY YOUNGER SELF WOULD HAVE GOTTEN ANGRY AND ATTEMPTED TO ARGUE WITH THIS MAN.

worship and came to the Lord. Praise God. But even before my wife took ill, things were gettin’ dicey for me. The drug gangs had me on a list for assassination because I had invited an American reporter down there to expose all the evil they were perpetrating. So it was a good time to leave the country.”

I liked this guy, his big presence and energy. That being said, my hackie sense told me he was clearly a storyteller, and I needed to take everything he said with a grain of salt, if not two or three.

I once saw a TV special on the investigation of a murder that took place within an Eastern European Romany community (the term they prefer over “gypsies”). As the police detectives began interviewing potential witnesses, they came to understand that the Roma have a different relationship with facts — what we call objective truth. What matters to them, according to this show, is how the story subjectively strikes the listener. A

“I did, but I didn’t get the calling until I was close to 30. I was a long-haul trucker, and I began to give testimony on the CB. My handle was ‘Bible Guy.’ Eventually I got quite a following, and it kind of grew from there.”

As we came up on the Swanton exit, Ron told me about the Revelation, when hell will be released on Earth. Those who have been saved by Jesus will ascend to heaven, but for the unlucky others, things will be, well, hellish. I anticipated he would broach this, but I was interested in hearing his particular take on this core evangelical theme.

Sadly, though perhaps not unexpectedly, it quickly devolved into a conspiratorial political rant.

“The signs are everywhere,” he explained. “Soros and Obama have set up Hamas terrorist training camps in Mexico.

And the Chinese have military bases all throughout the Southwest. They’re just waiting for the word from the UN

one-world government before they spring into action.”

“So, you admire President Trump, I imagine?” I asked.

“Yes, I do. God is using him. He’s far from perfect, but what politician is? At least he understands and is fighting the invasion coming to our border.”

Ron shares the Romany approach to truth, I realized. This fantastical story — a tale that is believed by perhaps a few million Americans, God help us — is the one that was most meaningful to him.

Despite its total disconnection from reality, it nonetheless represents a strain of paranoid narrative that can snowball to unspeakable results in the real world — cf. the Holocaust, the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, the Rwandan genocide.

My younger self would have gotten angry and attempted to argue with this man. But I know better now; there was nothing to be gained — not for him and not for me. Instead, I just said silent prayers until he exhausted this vein.

For the remaining stretch to the Rouses Point Bridge, he spun more colorful tales of his life, interspersed with a number of his songs. His last offering, delivered as we approached his home, was a jaunty number with the rousing chorus, “Hell is a reality.”

Reality can be a surprisingly fluid affair, I thought, reflecting on my hour with Pastor Ronald Albertino. Ditto for hell.

All these stories are true, though names and locations may be altered to protect privacy.

INFO Hackie is a twice-monthly column that can also be read on sevendaysvt.com. To reach Jernigan, email hackie@sevendaysvt.com.

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Remembering Vermonters we lost in 2018

B Y D AN BOL L ES, CHELSEA E DGAR, A L ISON NOVAK, C ANDACE PAGE, K E N PICAR D , SA L LY POLL AK, CAT HY RESM ER & KY ME LYA SARI

Aretha Franklin, Anthony Bourdain, John McCain, Stephen Hawking, Barbara and George H.W. Bush: These are a few of the celebrities and public figures who died in 2018.

The Vermonters profiled here are less recognizable, but they were all remarkable in their own ways. Their stories are part of an annual tradition at Seven Days that started in 2014, the year we began publishing obituaries: In our final issue of the year, we bring you stories of Vermonters who died that year. We look for those who stood out in some way, whose passing marks the end of an era, whose lives instruct and inspire us.

You’ll find all of these “Life Stories,” as well as those we’ve published in the past, on our website. As always, we’re grateful to the families and friends of those featured here for sharing their remembrances.

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“On the ship [USS] General Muir on the way to America, July 28, 1949.

Your Pappa took this photo.”

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Stella Penzer at a demonstration in Boston on September 17, 2001

“I felt criminal, yet I clung to life! I wanted to live!”

Stella Sławin Penzer [SEPTEMBER 9, 1921-AUGUST 7, 2018]

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rmed men began rounding up the Jews of Otwock, Poland, early on a sunny August day in 1942, herding men, women and children toward cattle cars bound for the Treblinka death camp.

“Run! Run!” a friend shouted to Stella Sławin. She ran, leaving her family behind.

She slipped through the barbed wire that enclosed the Otwock ghetto and hid on a riverbank not far from the rail yard.

There, 21-year-old Stella listened to the staccato of bullets. SS men were shooting Jews in the streets, killing the first of thousands who would die that day — Stella’s parents among them.

“I ran away, leaving my parents. I felt criminal, yet I clung to life! I wanted to live!” she cried as she spoke to an oral historian 44 years later.

“If there is a god, I don’t think he can forgive me. I can never forgive myself … I wanted to live.”

Stella lived. She survived liquidation of the Otwock ghetto and three more harrowing years of war, during which she lost nearly all of her family, including her twin brother. She lived to become a wife, a mother of three, an American citizen, and a passionate activist for peace, nuclear disarmament and racial justice.

Her survivor’s guilt coexisted with this relish for life. As a young mother, she awoke screaming from nightmares, scaring her children; she was prone to mysterious outbursts of rage. But she also wrote poetry, adored Chopin and danced until a few weeks before her death, at 96, in Burlington.

“I admired her sheer life force,” her son, Daniel,

recalled this month. “There was nothing she couldn’t deal with. My golly, she had spirit!”

Stella grew up in the resort town of Otwock, southeast of Warsaw, where her father’s small bookshop across from the railroad station was a gathering place for the Jewish intelligentsia.

There she acquired the love of literature and of political debate that stayed with her all her life.

As the noose tightened around Poland’s Jews after the German invasion, a friend purchased false papers identifying Stella as Sabina Gąsiorowska, a Polish Christian.

Those papers allowed her to rise from her hiding place in Otwock that distant August day, numb with grief and terror, to face the danger of discovery and certain death.

“I had to square my shoulders, to look Christian, to look merry, to have a gleam in my eye,” she recalled in the 1986 video interview, part of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection. “I had to be a different person.”

She made her way to the city of L’viv, where she found work cleaning the home of a secretary of an SS officer.

Fearing discovery of her true identity by other Poles, she volunteered to work in a factory in Germany.

Her quick wits enabled her to escape detection — and on one occasion, a threatened rape. When two soldiers in the liberating Russian army invaded the room where she lived with a friend in 1945, she overwhelmed them with a speech — in Russian — about her love of Russian literature and music.

She met her future husband, the late Victor Penzer, in

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“The freedom of being a farmer, that’s what Jim liked.”

James Larry Davio [DECEMBER 19, 1960-FEBRUARY 8, 2018]

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a displaced persons camp after the war. In 1949, they emigrated to the U.S., where he became a dentist and she a housewife in the Boston suburb of Newton.

But “housewife” falls far short of describing Stella, who hated folding laundry and preferred protest marches to kitchen duties.

“My image of her is being perched on an old metal stool in the kitchen reading the New Yorker while something burns on the stove,” her daughter Rosita Hopper recalled.

Stella made friends with left-leaning neighbors, joined the Women’s Strike for Peace, boycotted Woolworth’s during the lunch-counter sit-ins by black students in 1960 and for nearly 40 years bombarded the Boston Globe with letters to the editor.

In 1962, the Penzers offered a temporary home to 18-year-old Moses Scott, a black youth whose Virginia county had closed its schools to protest desegregation. He moved into Stella and Victor’s bedroom — they slept in a basement room — and finished high school in Newton.

Scott’s widow, Melodie Toby, recalled this month

Davio family photo, Christmas 2017, with Jim (back row, second from left) surrounded by his family, including his mother, Jocelyn (front row, far left)

J Stella and her twin brother, Lazar (nicknamed Lolek)

that her husband even then was a big, burly man who might have intimidated some people. “But they took him in … I can’t describe Stella as anything but heroic.

Her commitment to the struggle for justice was beyond what you would normally find.”

In 2001, a week after 9/11, Stella joined a demonstration in Boston to oppose any military response to the terrorist attacks.

“Some in attendance were so fearful of backlash they declined to give their names,” a Boston Globe story noted. “Stella Penzer had no such fears.” She readily gave her name and told the Globe, “We believe that war will accomplish nothing but unbelievable misery.”

In 2012, when she was 91, Stella moved to Burlington to live with her daughter Martha. She soon joined a weekly folk dance class at North End Studios, where she waltzed and danced the polonaise with artistic director Ben Bergstein.

“If you put on music at a party or a rally, it didn’t matter what everyone else was doing, Stella would get up and dance,” Bergstein remembered. “She was always a character and always opinionated.”

Nor did age still Stella’s pen. As dementia eroded her mind and death approached, she still scribbled in a slim reporter’s notebook, the same phrases over and over.

“Tomorrow, we shall dance and romance,” she wrote earlier this year. “Tomorrow we shall dance. I will dance … I must dance. I must dance.”

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ames “Jim” Larry Davio grew up in Newport, the oldest of five siblings. He was a “walking smile,” his mother, Jocelyn Davio, recalled. “Jim was always just a very gentle soul.”

He loved the outdoors and was drawn to farming at a young age.

At 12, he started helping out on a family friend’s dairy farm in Coventry, cleaning the barn and milking cows. His interest in farmwork took a strong hold, and he would go on to work in agriculture for 40 years — until his death in a farm accident in Berkshire last winter. He was 57.

“He’s been farming forever,” said his sister, Terri Gardner. It seemed somehow inevitable, she said, that his death would occur on a farm.

As kids, one of their favorite games was playing under a big pine tree in the yard, she said, where they built roads and steered their Matchbox bulldozers.

After graduating in 1979 from North Country Union High School in Newport, Jim got a job at the Jordan farm in Morgan.

“We looked for help, and he seemed honest, sincere, like he had good character,” recalled Jim Jordan. “He was a nice kid.” Young Jim moved into the farmhouse with Jordan; his wife, Sharlyn; and their five kids.

“He was a member of the family,” Jordan, 68, said. “My wife thought of him as another son.”

When the couple decided farming wasn’t for them, Jordan’s father, Clarence, a dairyman and veterinarian, took charge of the farm, and Jim stayed on.

“The freedom of being a farmer, that’s what Jim liked,” Jordan said.

Jim would go on to marry twice and have three children and six grandchildren. He was living in Derby with his fiancée at the time of his death. Yet through these changes in his family life, he stuck with farming and enjoyed longtime hobbies: hunting, fishing and NASCAR racing.

His 25-year-old son, Josh Davio, named his own son Levi James Larry Davio. The almost 6-monthold shares middle names with a grandfather he’ll never know.

“I loved being his kid,” Josh, an excavator who lives in Albany, said of his father. “We used to go fishing all the time and go hunting, or just hang out.”

A favorite fishing spot was on the River Road in North Troy, where Josh and his father would sit by the Missisquoi River, talking about “life things” and waiting for brown trout to pull on the line.

“He always told me that he’d never get mad at me for doing something if I told him,” Josh said.

“He didn’t want to find out from somebody else.”

Levi is only a baby, but Josh is looking forward to teaching him to fish and hunt, carrying on the practices he shared and cherished with his dad. “I feel like it was great bonding time for me,” Josh said.

In 1997, Jim started working at Chaput Family Farms in North Troy.

He was the feed supervisor, ensuring that the animals’ daily nutritional needs were met. He mixed corn and grass with grain and fed

the farm’s herd, composed of 1,500 cows at the time.

It was a “pleasure” to have Jim at the farm, said Reg Chaput, who owns the dairy operation with his brother. “He was just such a delight to work with,” Chaput said. “It was just so good having him around.”

Jim arrived for his shift at 4 a.m. and worked until noon, six days a week. When he worked, he worked. He didn’t chitchat. Jim seemed to value the independence of farmwork, Chaput said, an occupation in which “no one’s riding him.”

“He just came in and did his work and did a good job with it,” Chaput recalled. “My father always said that dependability is half the man.” That fit Jim, Chaput said, as did the other half of his father’s equation: integrity.

“If you could clone [someone] as an employee and a friend, he’d be one you’d want to clone,” Chaput said.

Jim left Chaput Family Farms about six years ago for a betterpaying position at Pleasant Valley Farms in Berkshire, Chaput said.

There, he also made the feed rations and became a “valued friend and coworker,” according to owners Mark and Amanda St. Pierre.

The St. Pierres remember Jim asking, “How’s it going, bud?” they wrote by email to Seven Days. They recalled his “smile and positive attitude” and his commitment to his work.

Jim was a family man who dedicated his life to a job that few Vermonters choose to pursue. He died at Pleasant Valley Farms on the morning of February 8, 2018, when he was accidently run over by a bucket loader.

He will be missed, the St. Pierres said.

“Like many others who work [on] dairy farms,” they wrote, “[Jim] devoted himself to a difficult and challenging job.”

Jim and his siblings were raised to value commitment, his mother said. “They were taught, if you’re going to start something, you’re going to finish it,” she said. “So you might as well enjoy it.”

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“Life is unfair. Life is amazing.”

Maggie Van Duyn [OCTOBER 30, 1979-OCTOBER 21, 2018]

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hen Maggie Van Duyn was a baby, her mom, Deb Malgeri, would go into her room in the morning.

“Every day was just like, arms wide open,” said Malgeri. “You’d walk in to get her, and she’d be laughing and ready to move into the day.”

Maggie maintained that open-hearted, exuberant attitude throughout her life, even after she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015. The blog she started to chronicle her life with cancer, Maggie’s Brightside, inspired thousands of readers, many of whom never met her but were moved by her irrepressible spirit.

Maggie grew up in Essex Junction, the middle of three daughters, and was known for cracking jokes, gleefully participating in family sing-alongs, and choreographing dance routines to Vanilla Ice and Gloria Estefan songs with her older sister. Her irreverent sense of humor sometimes got her into trouble. Malgeri recalled that when her daughter was in elementary school, she enlisted the whole class to get up and sing and dance to “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys when her teacher stepped out of the classroom.

Maggie attended college in New Hampshire and Colorado before returning to her home state to complete her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont.

Around that time, she met Jim Van Duyn at a potluck before a Michael Franti show.

“She was the most vibrant and alive human being I’ve ever met,” said Jim. “When we started dating, I was just kind of confused as to why she wanted to be with me.”

Maggie returned to graduate school at UVM, becoming what one friend on Facebook described as “a badass advocate for children” as a social worker for the Vermont Department for Children and Families. She and Jim settled in Richmond, where they raised their children,

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Maggie Van Duyn with husband Jim and kids Zoey and Emmet

Zoey and Emmet. Pre-bedtime dance parties were a regular occurrence in their household. For Zoey’s birthday, Maggie turned her family’s home into a Parisian café one year and a dance club the next; she made a huge pile of mud in the backyard for a construction-themed party for Emmet.

Whatever the kids wanted, within reason, she would find a way to make it happen, said Jim: “Her favorite time in life was when just the four of us were doing something, even if it was just the littlest adventure.”

Maggie loved motherhood so much that she helped a friend become a mom by serving as her gestational surrogate.

Maggie carried her friend’s child while her own kids were just 6 and 3 years old. That experience, said Jim, was one example of how Maggie made bold plans first and figured out the details later.

Her cancer diagnosis amplified her desire to go “all in” and be the person she wanted to be, said her younger sister, Becca Byrne.

Two years ago, Maggie traveled to Paris to attend a Victoria’s Secret fashion

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show in the historic Grand Palais that her older sister, Sarah Lidz, helped organize.

Before the show, one of Lidz’s colleagues asked Maggie if she wanted to walk the runway. “She was like, ‘Hell, yeah,’” Lidz remembered. The sound engineer cued up a Lady Gaga song, and Maggie strutted down the glitter-covered runway with a hand on her hip, blowing kisses to her imaginary fans.

“She saw her moment and grabbed it by the balls,” Lidz later wrote in an email to their mom. “It was amazing,” In 2017, Maggie partnered with local businesses to offer discounts to Vermonters with cancer through a program she called the Maggie Card. It was inspired by her experience buying hats at a store on the Church Street Marketplace; after learning of Maggie’s cancer diagnosis, the shopkeeper gave her a 50 percent discount. Her initial thought was, “Wow, this should be happening for everyone,” said Jim. In the months before Maggie passed away, she continued to embrace life — surfing at Becca’s bachelorette party and giving a speech at the wedding at the end

of August; taking a technology-free family vacation to a cabin in Cape Cod, Mass., she had stayed in as a child; and traveling with Zoey to New York City to see a Broadway show for her daughter’s 10th birthday in September.

Maggie’s friend Cassie Gillespie recalled a girls’ trip she and Maggie took over the summer to see Beyoncé and Jay-Z at Gillette Stadium. As they were leaving, Maggie stopped to use a Porta-Potty. The man next to her started singing “A Whole New World,” from Aladdin, and Maggie chimed in, belting the Jasmine part. When they finished, they exited their respective Porta-Potties, shook hands and hugged.

Said Gillespie: “Even going to the bathroom, she made it really fun.”

In a blog post from 2016, Maggie reflected on her outlook on life. “There is no invitation to live,” she wrote. “Bad things happen. That’s life. Life is unfair.

Life is amazing … I know that I will deeply regret every moment that I fail to live fully and joyfully.”

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yndol Palin was just 6 years old in 1927 when aviator Charles Lindbergh made his historic solo transatlantic flight from Long Island, N.Y., to Paris, France, earning him the nickname “Lucky Lindy.” Lyndol’s family doesn’t know if that’s when people starting calling the boy “Lindy.” But Nancy Palin Langan of Grand Isle confirmed that her father loved airplanes from the time he was a kid and dreamed of flying them one day.

That wasn’t a likely scenario for an only child born and raised on a struggling dairy farm in Derby. According to Langan, her paternal grandmother was sick and bedridden throughout most of her father’s childhood — she died when he was 20.

Lindy spent much of his youth working on the farm: rising before dawn to milk the cows, then walking to school and returning home to more chores.

But at age 12, Lindy received a lifechanging gift. His father took him to a local airfield and bought them two tickets to ride in an airplane. “So he and his father

kids flying. “I remember climbing into that plane and feeling so safe and secure because Dad was behind the wheel,” Langan recalled.

In 1970, Lindy went into real estate, working for Hickok and Boardman until his retirement in 1990. In 1995, Lindy and his wife returned to their family home on Newport’s Lake Memphremagog, where Evelyn’s family had owned and operated an inn, the Lindsay Lodge, years earlier.

Lindy, whose vision remained excellent throughout his life, continued flying planes into his late eighties.

In June of this year, airmen with the Vermont Air National Guard invited Lindy, one of the founding members of the Green Mountain Boys, to tour the base. They showed him the F-16 jets and listened to his stories about WWII. Though the room was packed with airmen, Langan recalled, when Lindy spoke, “You could’ve heard a pin drop.”

Lindy’s visit held special significance to Lt. Col. Thomas Graham, whose grand-

“He made it back unscathed and never lost a man.”

Lyndol Harley “Lindy” Palin [JULY 18, 1921-JULY 14, 2018]

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Lyndol Palin’s military portrait

COURTESY OF STAFF SGT. JONATHON ALDERMAN

experienced their first flight together,” Langan said. “Who would have guessed he’d end up flying B-17s?”

Eager to escape life on the farm, Lindy graduated high school and went off to work as a machine operator, first in Derby Line, then in Hartford, Conn. After the 1941 Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, which thrust the country into World War II, Lindy enlisted in the Army Air Force Aviation Cadet Program.

He earned his pilot’s wings in December 1943.

With only a few months of training in B-17 bombers — giant, four-engine planes known as “Flying Fortresses” — Lindy was assigned to a crew with nine other men and sent to England, where he served with the 385th Bomb Group. In all, Lindy flew 35 missions over France, Luxemburg, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Poland and Czechoslovakia. Despite two emergency landings, including one caused by enemy fire that destroyed two of the plane’s engines, Lindy always landed safely. For this he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for courage and outstanding airmanship.

As Langan put it, “He made it back unscathed and never lost a man.”

After the war, Lindy resumed civilian life. Within weeks of returning home from England, he married his longtime sweetheart and “favorite dance partner,” Evelyn Lindsay Bray, on May 26, 1945, in St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York

City. The couple spent their wedding night in the Carlyle Hotel’s honeymoon suite.

Cost: $9. For their 60th wedding anniversary, their five children mailed a copy of the original hotel bill to the Carlyle, which treated the Palins to another stay at the same price.

Lindy attended the University of

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father was a navigator on a B-17 in WWII. Though his grandfather didn’t serve in Lindy’s unit, Graham discovered that both men had flown about a half dozen of the same missions.

“When you meet someone who did what Lyndol Palin and the other airmen of his generation did, we were all impressed,” said Graham, who noted that bomber crews in that war had higher casualty rates than even ground infantry units.

“That’s how dangerous their missions were,” he added. “So, it’s incredible [to see] the modesty and Col. Christopher Tumilowicz and Lyndol Palin at the general humility with Vermont National Guard Base in June 2018 which those guys carried themselves throughout Vermont, then the University of Oxford their lives.” for a semester, earning his degree in just Indeed, Langan remembers her father three years. He went on to work a variety as a man of great modesty who never of jobs in sales, management and even boasted about his wartime heroism. So teaching English at the Peoples Academy she was surprised to learn, a few years in Morrisville. Then he accepted a position ago, that he had written his own obituary as vice president of Shelburne Industries, in advance, leaving only the dates for his owned by Vermont’s future governor, Dick children to fill in.

Snelling.

When Langan told him that made her Snelling owned a single-engine plane. sad, he replied, “Don’t be sad for me … It’s Whenever he went on business trips, he going to be a sad enough time [when I die]. asked Lindy to fly him in it. In apprecia- You don’t need the extra stress.” tion for these services, Snelling gave Lindy It was his final, gentle landing.

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“Sign this petition, or I’ll break your arm.”

Gisele Seymour [JUNE 21, 1918-NOVEMBER 9, 2018]

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ifteen years ago, Gisele Seymour, an octogenarian who weighed about 90 pounds soaking wet, sashayed into Brian Smith’s office at Mulkin Automotive in Newport and slammed a clipboard on his desk.

“Sign this petition,” she declared, “or I’ll break your arm.”

Smith, a Republican state legislator from Derby, had known Gisele for a few years as a customer at the dealership. She and her husband, Bill, had purchased a Buick from him, and Smith had taken a shine to her. The petition to the town selectboard she shoved in front of him that day was part of her single-minded crusade: getting a big-box store in Derby. After the local Ames closed in 2002, folks had to travel an hour or more to get to the nearest major retailer, and Gisele was fed up.

Smith was already on board, but even if he hadn’t been, he said, Gisele’s pitch would have been enough to change his mind: She wasn’t someone who took no for an answer.

Nearly 2,000 signatures later, Gisele got her way: Walmart signed a deal with Derby. When construction finally began in October 2015, the 97-year-old stood beside then-governor Peter Shumlin at the groundbreaking ceremony and took the first dig. And the second. And the third. Finally, Smith had to stop her. When the crew collected Gisele’s shovel at the end of the festivities, she was none too pleased. Jeff Davis, the developer behind the project, saw to it that she got it back.

The following November, Gisele cut the ribbon for the grand opening. That day, she looked around at the crowds of people lined up to get inside and said to Smith, “Well, I guess I can croak now.”

But she didn’t, not before celebrating her 100th birthday on June 21, 2018. With permission from corporate headquarters, the Derby Walmart hosted her party. She died five months later.

Gisele, one of 12 children, was born Gisele Breton in Shawinigan Falls, Québec, and spent most of her youth in Sherbrooke. Money was always tight, and her mother took on boarders in their already-crowded house to bring in extra cash.

Gisele’s daughter, Nancy Dowling, believes that those early hardships left a lasting imprint.

“She became such a saver,” Dowling said. “When we were growing up, she made us clothes, quilts, anything we didn’t have.”

In 1942, Gisele joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps as a switchboard operator. Discharged at the end of World War II, she got a job as a sales clerk at Eaton’s in Montréal, then one of the biggest department store chains in Canada. In 1952, Gisele “went to Vermont to find a husband,” as she was fond of saying, and fell in love with William Seymour at the Splendid Restaurant in Newport.

They married in 1953 and bought a house in Beebe, where she lived until her death.

According to Rita LaPlante, a neighbor who befriended Gisele in her last decade, the job at Eaton’s had a longterm side effect: For the rest of her life, Gisele never left the house without dolling up. When LaPlante drove her to the Derby McDonald’s, where Gisele met friends for coffee every morning, she always checked her lipstick in the car mirror. She wore a little mink vest to walk to her

mailbox. At one point, in her gentle, no-nonsense way, Gisele advised LaPlante to wear bright colors more often, because they livened up her complexion.

By all accounts, Gisele was a force to be reckoned with. When her husband was struggling to pass his GED exam, she wouldn’t let him quit. While he worked for dairy giant H.P. Hood, Gisele stayed home and raised their three children, Nancy, Gary and Lolita, whose special needs required her to be placed at the former Brandon Training School. Gisele and her husband made the three-hour drive to visit Lolita as often as they could, usually bringing along clothes that Gisele had made for her. Later, when Lolita moved to a group home in Newport, Gisele was her daughter’s constant advocate.

“Whatever she said was just common sense,” said Dowling of her mother. “When she asked for something, she got it. You couldn’t argue with her.”

Gisele never got a driver’s license — not that it stopped her from becoming a highly accomplished backseat driver, Dowling noted. Her world was her community: Her 7 a.m. McDonald’s coffee klatch, her church, her garden and other people’s yard sales. Before Bill died

Gisele Seymour at her 100th birthday party at Walmart

in 2009, the two of them would canvass the Northeast Kingdom in their van, hunting for bargains. Gisele had a knack for refurbishing jewelry, which she sold along with her handmade quilts at the St. Edward’s Catholic Church holiday bazaar.

After Gisele’s centennial birthday in June, the state legislature passed a resolution celebrating her life in mannered, gushing prose, which Smith coauthored with fellow Rep. Lynn Batchelor (R-Derby Line). (A tidbit: “Whereas, she is a talented craftswoman whose sewing, crocheting, and knitting have resulted in many beautiful creations, such as quilts.”) In early November, Smith

decided to drop by Gisele’s house to give her the resolution in person, because she’d been nagging him to visit her.

When he got there, the door was unlocked. He found her on the living room floor, where she’d fallen, and sat down beside her.

“Just keep me comfortable,” she told him, taking his hand. “I think I’m gonna be seeing Bill pretty soon.”

She passed away peacefully later that night.

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“Food was always how Dad showed his love for you.”

Arthur Ross Shelmandine IV [JULY 5, 1953-MAY 14, 2018]

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rthur Shelmandine had a big heart.

According to his friends and family, his outsize warmth and good cheer were equivalent to the size of the man himself. But, as Arthur lay in the hospital in May following the brain bleed that would prove fatal, his doctors informed his family that his large ticker was more than just figurative.

“They kept saying, ‘His heart is enlarged!’” recalled daughter Annalise.

“And we were like, ‘It’s not enlarged. He’s a big guy, and that’s just who he is.’”

Arthur was a beloved cooking instructor who taught hundreds of home chefs from his family’s Jericho kitchen. But he was best known to Vermonters as the mastermind of It’s Arthur’s Fault!, an acclaimed line of small-batch gourmet sauces, marinades and seasonings that the Shelmandines have produced and sold since 2000. The name stemmed from a running family joke that his irresistible concoctions were responsible for a dieting aunt’s weight gain.

Arthur was more than a great cook. He was every bit as complex as his mouthwatering peanut sauces, decadent hot fudge and finger-licking barbecue rubs.

“He was a true Renaissance man,” said daughter Marikje. “The cooking is just what he’s known for now.”

Arthur was also passionate about aviation, a trait inherited from his father, who worked for Eastern Air Lines when Arthur was a kid in Amsterdam, N.Y. Arthur worked for the airline, too, before he became a luggage designer and entrepreneur in the 1970s. A job designing bags for CB Sports in Bennington brought him to Vermont. He later worked in graphic design and had a snowmaking stint at Stratton Mountain Resort. Arthur followed his interests and his heart — even when that meant staying put.

In 1991 the young family moved to Jericho so that Arthur’s wife, Laurel Shelmandine, could take a full-time job with software company IDX. Consequently, Arthur was home with his daughters throughout much of their childhoods.

“He was the original stay-at-home dad,” explained Marikje. “This was way before there were changing tables in men’s bathrooms. He was ahead of his time.”

He was also keen to impart his passions to his daughters.

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for us to do, whether it was figuring out the aerodynamics of a paper airplane or making spaghetti sauce from scratch,” Marikje said, describing her and her sister’s unconventional upbringing. “All of these things that now you see on Pinterest, Dad was just doing it.”

“I didn’t watch Saturday morning cartoons,” agreed Annalise. “I watched Saturday afternoon cooking shows on PBS.” Those shows — in particular “Yan Can Cook” and anything with Julia Child — were hugely influential for Arthur and, by extension, his daughters.

“He and I shared the bond of food and being able to conceptualize flavors in our heads,” explained Annalise.

Not every concept was perfectly realized.

“There were a lot of fails, and we suffered through them,” said Marikje. She specifically remembers him experimenting with a spicy peanut sauce. “We learned that you really can burn off your taste buds,” she recalled.

Annalise began acting as her dad’s sous chef at age 4. By 11, she was co-instructing his cooking classes.

“You’d think more people would have had a hard time taking instruction from a 14-year-old,” said Annalise. That his students didn’t, she surmises, was because they sensed Arthur’s confidence in his pint-size teaching assistant.

As much as Arthur guided his daughters, they helped him, too. He suffered from severe attention deficit disorder.

So it often fell to Annalise and Marikje — the former has three nonverbal learning disabilities, the latter is also diagnosed with ADD — to rein in and focus their dad.

“He would have a great idea, but it would be a flash in the pan and nothing would happen with it,” said Marikje, who moved home from New York City to help run the family business following the 2008 recession. She currently runs It’s Arthur’s Fault! under her own LLC, Lady Boss Sauce.

“For every sauce that he created, he had another five recipes in his head,” she

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continued. “Harnessing Dad’s creativity and keeping him on track was kind of my full-time job.”

Impulsive and endlessly creative, Arthur was equally emotional.

“Dad was a crier,” said Marikje, recalling that he’d tear up at everything from dance recitals to family gatherings.

He was also a hopeless romantic. Perhaps nothing illustrates all of those qualities as well as the story of how he and Laurel got together.

The two first met in 1976 at the Fox Hollow Festival in Petersburgh, N.Y., which Laurel’s father and stepmother ran.

Arthur was selling Tough Traveler bags, which he had designed, at the festival.

Laurel bought one, then decided she’d sell them at Earth Works, the gallery she ran in Rhinebeck, N.Y. On January 4, 1977, Arthur called the gallery to see if Laurel was in that day.

“They told me Arthur called, and I said, ‘Who the hell is Arthur?’” remembered Laurel. Later that day, Arthur arrived

looking, as she recalled, like a ’70s version of Matthew McConaughey. “He was very handsome,” she said.

Laurel invited him to lunch, but he had other sales calls that day and suggested dinner. Four days later he asked her to marry him.

“The only problem was that I was with someone at the time,” said Laurel. “I called Jonathan and told him he’d probably better not come up that weekend.

When I told him why, he said, ‘But you said you’d never get married!’ I said, ‘I guess I changed my mind.’”

Laurel and Arthur were married four months later, on April 30, 1977.

Marikje believes food sealed her parents’ fate — specifically, the crêpes suzette that Arthur made Laurel the morning after that first date. Throughout their 44-year marriage, and with friends, family and strangers, food was how he expressed himself.

“Food was always how Dad showed his love for you,” said Marikje. “If you were well fed, you were loved.”

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“She was eye to eye, heart to heart with people.”

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or his eighth birthday, in 1997, Tyler Wilkinson-Ray received a memorable cake from family friend Janet Makaris.

An accomplished baker and restaurant pastry chef, Janet was a legend among customers and friends for her sweet treats.

She made Tyler his favorite kind of cake, chocolate, decorating it with some of his favorite things — a drum and a palm tree, since he’d just been to Jamaica, and the pièce de résistance: a pile of plastic dog poop.

Tyler and his brother Elliot often played pranks with plastic poop; they thought the cake was hilarious.

Janet’s whimsical choice hinted at her sense of humor and how well she knew the boys, recalled their mom, Holly Wilkinson. Like all of Janet’s cakes, it was also delicious.

The presentation made an impression, too. Janet knelt on the floor and looked Tyler in the eyes. That’s how she was — fully engaged with those around her. “She was eye to eye, heart to heart with people,” Wilkinson said.

Janet made many such connections in her 66 years, as evidenced by the overflowing crowd at her December 1 memorial service at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne. Wilkinson spoke during the service. Janet, she said, was “a soul friend.”

And, she added, “I have the sense that she was that way with everyone.”

Janet had a generous and adventurous spirit. The oldest of three children in her Polish Catholic family, she was born and raised in New York City and was proud to have grown up in the same Brooklyn neighborhood as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). In 1979, she moved on her own to Massachusetts.

“She said she moved to Cambridge to meet me,” explained her husband, Arthur Makaris. Raised in a Greek Orthodox family in Arlington, he was studying at the nearby New England School of Acupuncture. The two unconventional baby boomers met at a friend’s apartment and hit it off immediately. “Our first date, we walked in the woods, went back to her place and she cooked a vegetarian meal. And that was it,” remembered Arthur. “I just knew she was the one.”

When Arthur moved to Florida later that year to continue his martial arts studies, Janet followed. The two

married in 1980 and moved around while teaching martial arts; Janet spent a year working for a French chef in Cambridge, Mass. — the extent of her culinary training. In 1986, they settled in Richmond and Janet went to work as a baker at the Burlington restaurant Déjà Vu, which closed in the early ’90s.

In 1995, they moved to Huntington, and Janet started Sunflower Bakery from her home kitchen. She specialized in eclectic cakes.

Arthur has photos of some of the most elaborate. There’s a spherical confection shaped and decorated like a soccer ball, and a stately miniature ocean liner heading out to sea; a baby shower cake in the shape of an actual

bassinet, and a graduation cake decorated with cookies topped with chocolate mortarboards. It bears the inscription, “Congratulations to a bunch of smart cookies.”

Arthur watched her spend long hours decorating them and noted her ability to transform whatever she had into something special.

“I would see her take very mediocre ingredients and give [a cake] to an accomplished chef, who raved about it,” he said.

Their daughter, Sierra Skye Makaris — a retro fashionista who, like her mother, favors berets — agreed. Her mom was “always looking for the gold in the dross,” she said, “or the sacred in the profane.”

Though Janet was “really interested in the spiritual side of things,” she didn’t adhere to any particular belief system.

“When pressed, she would say Buddhist,” Arthur said.

Like Arthur, who founded the Vermont Kung Fu Academy, Janet studied martial arts. She trained in tai chi and qigong

and became an instructor. Her former pupils, many of whom became friends, describe her as graceful and full of life. Her emails to them often began with the playful salutation, “Dear Tai Chi Warriors,” or sometimes, “Hello Beautiful Tai Chi Goddesses.”

“I found Janet’s ad in Seven Days,” wrote Cynthia Knauf, in response to an email inquiry. “It was so beautifully and invitingly written. I could almost envision arms coming out from the newsprint and embracing me.”

Knauf studied with Janet for several years and remained her friend until she died in September of a rare form of uterine cancer.

“I can still recall her warm smile and focused eyes as she greeted me on the first day,” wrote Knauf.

“I noticed the sincerity with which she helped each student with their moves.

It was a student’s birthday that week, so, at the end of the class, Janet presented the most creative cupcakes I’d ever seen with a thermos of relaxing tea, and we all celebrated.”

Janet often delivered baked goods unexpectedly. When she volunteered for Sanders’ presidential campaign in 2016, she brought “bucketloads” of food for the office, said Arthur.

Janet baked Sanders birthday cakes in 2016 and 2017, which he reportedly enjoyed. A member of his staff attended her memorial service with a card from the senator, which included messages from her fellow campaign alums.

Janet Makaris leading Another former a tai chi class tai chi student, Carol Fournier, expressed a sentiment that many in Janet’s life seem to have shared: “Always ready with some thoughtful surprise, a quick laugh or inspiration, she was a delight to know and journey with.”

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Silic Yiel Nai (center) in South Sudan, 2016

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ike many other Sudanese men of his generation, Silic Yiel Nai lost his childhood to the country’s second civil war. When the conflict broke out in the 1980s, he and his cousin Alex Pial were separated from their families as they fled their village in Yirol. They joined groups of boys who trekked about 1,000 miles to refugee camps in Ethiopia.

When the Ethiopian government was overthrown in 1991, Silic and Pial were forced to flee again. Crossing the Gilo River, near the Ethiopian border with Sudan, was the most harrowing part of their escape, Pial recalled. The currents were strong, the river was swollen and crocodiles lay in wait. The boys risked drowning or getting shot by the pursuing Ethiopian rebels.

They made it across, but because of the continuing civil war in Sudan, the boys couldn’t stop there; they traveled to the Kakuma camp in Kenya.

In Kakuma, Silic was a camp leader.

He was in charge of logistics, including food distribution, and had about 1,000 people under his care, said Atem Kuol Yak, who met Silic in the camp and now lives in Essex.

Silic was fair, Yak remembered: “No one got more; no one got less.”

He was also a problem solver. Fights were common there, and Silic often defused the situation by telling jokes.

He concocted stories to relieve anxiety when food supplies were disrupted. He persuaded camp shopkeepers to give occasional treats to the younger boys.

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cousin discussed their aspirations for themselves and a peaceful Sudan, Pial recalled. “Instead of talking about the bad things that happened,” said Pial, “we talked about the future to keep our hopes going.” Reminiscing about the past would only have made them cry as they remembered their families.

“We are not kids anymore,” Pial remembered saying. “We are adults.”

In 2000, the United States began accepting Sudanese refugees for resettlement. Silic initially went to Pennsylvania; he moved to Vermont in 2005 to join Pial.

In the absence of other family members, the young men had formed a close bond.

Silic feared for his life in Pennsylvania, recalled another former Sudanese refugee, Gabriel Poth, who met Silic in Kakuma and now lives in Burlington. “He was afraid to go to his apartment,” said Poth.

But Silic had difficulties in Vermont, as well.

Court documents dating back to 2006 show that he had a few minor scrapes with the law and a history of undefined mental illness. In one instance, he did not contest two charges of disorderly conduct, and he was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling

HOLIDAYS in after grabbing a woman in a Burlington bar; in her victim impact statement, she expressed misgivings about calling the police, given Silic’s mental health issues and refugee background.

Silic’s younger brother, Mabor Yiel Nai, who lives in Juba, South Sudan, believes that the hardship his older brother suffered as a child likely caused his mental illness. They last saw each other when Mabor, now 29, was just 8 months old.

Though Silic had completed secondary school in Kakuma, his illness kept him from finishing his studies at the Community College of Vermont. He wasn’t known to have a stable job; the Howard Center provided housing for him, and he qualified for supplemental security income and food stamps. But he encouraged others to further their education and make something of themselves.

Chol Dhoor, founder and executive director of the Sudanese Foundation of Vermont, met Silic at a social gathering.

Dhoor recounted his friend’s advice: “Do not waste time. You need to go to school.”

Dhoor went on to graduate from the University of Vermont.

Poth said Silic was like his big brother.

They met each other every day to reminisce about their time in Ethiopia and Kenya. They spent their weekends playing dominoes with other Sudanese men. Sometimes, Silic chased out guests at Poth’s apartment who had overstayed their welcome. “He took care of me,” said Poth.

Though he had limited income, Silic wired about $100 each month to his mother in South Sudan. “The little that he sent made a big difference over there,” said Poth.

Silic also had high hopes for his younger brother, including bringing him to the U.S. He sent Mabor money intermittently when the younger man was in college in South Sudan. “He was unwell,” said Mabor, “[but] he educated me.”

In 2016, Silic was able to visit his family in Yirol. The Sudanese community in Vermont raised money for his plane ticket.

The trip had a profound impact on Silic. He told his cousin Pial, as well as Dhoor and Poth, that he wanted to turn his life around to start a family. He would get a job and a driver’s license. He would improve his credit score so that he could take out a loan to buy the cattle he needed to pay for his bride. Though a U.S. citizen who had been in the States for close to 20 years, Silic planned to be faithful to his native Sudanese marriage custom.

He never got the chance. About two months ago, Silic traveled to Rhode Island without telling anyone. “He doesn’t have any business there,” said Poth.

Because he was listed as Silic’s emergency contact, Poth heard from a Rhode Island case manager who informed him of his friend’s whereabouts. When Silic returned to Vermont, Poth said he didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary.

But on November 3, police recovered Silic’s body from the Winooski River.

The tragedy stunned the Sudanese community, who learned about it from the media. How could this happen to someone who had conquered the Gilo River? “It doesn’t make sense,” said Pial.

The autopsy report shows that Silic drowned, but the circumstances of his death — whether it was an accident or suicide — remain unknown. The Winooski police said the case remains open, though they’re not actively investigating.

Earlier this month, a memorial service for Silic was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Essex Junction. The event was filmed so that a DVD recording could be sent to his family. It will be years before they’ll have any chance of coming to the U.S., Pial said.

Poth said Silic sometimes appears in his dreams. The two of them do what they usually did: hang out, smoke cigarettes and talk.

Said Poth: “It was a privilege to know him.”

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hat did you eat in 2018?

The question may sound trivial at the end of a year when very important congressional politicizing (ahem, Brett Kavanaugh), midterm elections, the Special Counsel investigation, and the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dominated the headlines.

But here at the Seven Days food desk, eating is serious business. We spend our days and evenings gallivanting around the state searching for the finest sustenance these great Green Mountains have to offer. Then, when we find something good, we pen a little love note and put it in the paper.

Luckily for all of us, 2018 brought plenty of memorable edibles. And what better time than year’s end to take stock of the hundreds of meals we’ve put under our collective belts?

For convenience, we’ve grouped them into some catchy categories.

Let’s get on with it, shall we?

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vases), and the table that seated 16 of us in the dumpster on that hot August night was constructed from a pine tree that had fallen over in a storm. Banging on a dumpster, as we did at meal’s end to show our gratitude and pleasure, makes for beautiful applause.

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the mind-set of the restaurant’s James Beard Foundation award-nominated chef and co-owner, Cara Chigazola Tobin.

She taught a cooking class at Richmond Community Kitchen with humor and warmth, sharing personal anecdotes from travels to the eastern Mediterranean, along with recipes and tips for success.

The communal meal that the dozen participants cooked under the chef’s guidance was 100 percent vegetarian and 100 percent delicious, from zucchini-feta fritters to cantaloupe-and-fennel salad with toasted pita croutons. I did not even miss the lamb crackers.

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Celebration of the life of Eric Rozendaal

A celebration of the life of Eric Rozendaal, who died in July at age 51, drew about 500 people to Rockville Market Farm in Starksboro, where Rozendaal farmed with his wife, Keenann, and crewmembers who were family to him. The tribute on August 12 included a poem by Rudyard Kipling recited by his daughter, a Miley Cyrus song sung by his niece, and loving words spoken by family and friends.

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Charles Reeves of Penny Cluse Café in Burlington. Farmer friends provided food, Luke Stone of the Hindquarter presided over the pig roast, and other cooks pitched in. The buffet offered pork, baked beans, cole slaw, cherry tomatoes with corn and zucchini, greens with maple vinaigrette, watermelon and cantaloupe with mint and basil, shishito peppers, popsicles, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and beer. It was true to Rozendaal: generous, colorful and creative.

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A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking From Around the World.

After the meal, attendees shared stories of Lithuanian honey cakes, Polish onion cookies, Romanian pastries filled with farmer’s cheese, and potato dumplings that were called shlishki in Hungary and vareniki in a family with Galician roots.

They recalled Algerian-French Shabbat dinners of tagines and bureka pastries, and a Middle Eastern bean, onion and lamb stew made by a beloved great-grandmother.

The cooks may be gone, but their spirit and traditions live on in their food.

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Banchan, Montpelier

For a hot minute, Montpelier had a Korean restaurant. On Elm Street, sisters An Na and Jin An and their mother, Jin Suk, served corn tea to hungry locals, along with snacks — diced kimchi, fried pancakes sliced into thin strips, soy-dressed potatoes — in tiny stoneware dishes. These complemented the mains: stone-bowl bibimbap, with rice buried under marinated beef, tart-andcrunchy kimchi, and a runny egg; tofu stews stained shocking red with gochujang; lettuce wraps with savory miso sauce, shredded pork and sticky rice. And life was good — for the four months it lasted.

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A sold-out luncheon at Ohavi Zedek in late July honored not only visiting cookbook doyenne Joan Nathan, but also the generations of Jewish cooks whose recipes she has chronicled over her long career.

The synagogue’s chef, Richard Witting, and a team of volunteers prepared an impressive spread of global dishes from Nathan’s latest book, King Solomon’s Table:

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RIGHT WHEN IT HITS THE BOSTON DOCKS?

Banchan didn’t lack patrons; its tables were full daily. But running a restaurant is hard, and it didn’t take long for Jin Suk’s “not quite ready to retire” project to become an early-retirement plan. Who can blame a grandmother for wanting to focus on grandmothering? And An Na did say, upon closing, that future pop-up meals are a possibility. So let’s stake our hopes on that, eh?

H.P.E. Beau Butchery + Bar, Montpelier

Crammed into a small storefront in Montpelier, Beau was a self-described “authentic butcher shop with a Prohibition-era bar and European-style delicatessen.” I appreciated the skills and deep commitment to quality meats of butcher and co-owner Jules Guillemette, who taught me about French Canadian creton, the fat-capped, slow-cooked mixture of ground pork, salt and seasonings that Guillemette’s grandmother made and served in reused plastic butter tubs.

To drink, one could order housemade bone broth or, on select evenings, the perfectly conceived and mixed cocktails of bartender Kate Wise. The butcher-bar was perhaps too quirky to last, born of personal passion that burned fierce and bright until it closed abruptly after 18 months.

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WORTH THE SPLURGE Housemade pastas

It never hurts to be reminded just how rewarding a bite of freshly made, perfectly cooked, perfectly sauced pasta can be. This year brought many reasons not to pass over pasta. At Misery Loves Co. in Winooski, a tangle of midnight-black spaghetti with squid and sea urchin delivered umami flavors as deep as the sea. At Mangalitsa in Woodstock, cappelletti (literally, “little hats”) filled with local feta luxuriated in five-spice brown butter with dried cranberries and pecans. Hen of the Wood in Burlington offered mezzaluna ravioli plump with smoked sweet potato and crowned with a velvety oxtail sauce and toasted breadcrumbs.

And I’m still dreaming of the tender tagliatelle gilded with cockles, cream and Vermont-grown saffron that I shared (sort of ) at Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar in Burlington. Did I really need to be reminded?

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End, their original Daily Catch restaurant draws daily lines out the door. Another location in nearby Brookline is consistently crowded as visitors clamor for plates of cornmeal-battered calamari or monkfish marsala.

In September, Maria brought the Daily Catch to Vermont with a new restaurant on Central Street in Woodstock. As in Boston, the food comes to the table clattering and hot in a cook’s sauté pan. But the bare-bones presentation only enhances the straightforward beauty of al dente pasta tossed with plump, sweet sea scallops with copious garlic, clam brine and white wine.

The lobster fra diavolo is a veritable feast of many fishes, with a quartered lobster perched on a spicy, red-sauced tangle of pasta with clams, mussels, shrimp and squid.

And, yeah, the food here is pricey, especially that lobster plate. But where else can you get seafood that’s handpicked daily by the restaurant’s owners, right when it hits the Boston docks?

H.P.E. Pizzeria Ida, Burlington

Sitting at the counter at Pizzeria Ida in Burlington’s Old North End, I watched Dan Pizzutillo prepare my calzone — turning it in the wood-fired oven, crowning it with mozzarella, tomato sauce and a squirt of olive oil. He served it on a big white plate; my kale salad — a crispy tangle of greens with a soft egg nestled within, shaved cheese on top — came on another.

“Are you gonna freak out if I put my calzone and kale on the same plate?” I asked Pizzutillo, making the move but wary of offending his keen food aesthetic.

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You bet I did: $25 for the calzone, $14 for the salad. With tax and tip (and leftovers), my $50.08 pizza-parlor splurge came with oozing rich ricotta, chewy dough, crunchy greens and Jerry Garcia covering Smokey Robinson — “I Second That Emotion” — on the sound system.

I missed Ida’s seasonal apple pie, $10 a slice, but photos reveal it to have been splurge-worthy in its own dough.

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Breakfast sandwiches, Burlington

I’m not really a breakfast person, but somehow (ahem, husband) I have found myself on a quest for the best breakfast sandwiches in Burlington. Follow along and share your own favorites on Instagram with #bestbreakfastsandwichbtv.

A few criteria I generally observe: They should be grab-and-go. They must be made to order. They usually contain an egg. And, for somewhat arbitrary reasons, I seldom count bagel sandwiches (though Myer’s Bagels tempts me). Luckily, there’s no shortage of viable candidates for this affordable luxury.

Here are seven sandwiches to fuel your week: Give Monday a kick in the pants with the tender biscuit, tangy warm pimento cheese and generous helping of bacon at Mirabelles Café and Bakery.

On Tuesday, go for the Great Northern’s crunchy house-marinated vegetable breakfast sandwich. Wednesday is for Nunyuns Bakery & Café’s excellently tender, uncommonly square biscuit sandwich oozing with melted cheddar. It’s old

Winooski: Where great friends meet great ciders

school at the Shopping Bag on Thursday, where a hash brown gets cozy with thinly sliced ham on a crusty roll. Friday, level up and ask for your sausage patty and neat omelet square cradled in the standout maple biscuit at August First. Saturday is market day, so head to the Burlington Farmers Market for farm-fresh eggs and sausage sizzling on the griddle at Pigasus Meats. Wrap up Sunday with a satisfying vegan glazed tempeh on a house English muffin at Knead Bakery.

M.P. Kimchi ramen at Si Aku Ramen, Barre

Marlyn Brown grew up in Manila but moved to Vermont decades ago with her husband, Peter. In April, the couple opened a noodle shop on Barre’s Main Street, next to the Paramount Theatre, where diners can get steaming bowls of ramen or pho ($9.95 at lunch, $12.95 at dinner) and pan-Asian snacks such as steamed dumplings or Filipino empanadas.

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Hand pies at Willow’s Bagels, Burlington

And don’t get me started on the hand pies, aka “pup-tarts,” at Willow’s Bagels in Burlington. Butter-crisp crust scattered with crunchy bits of sugar and filled with strawberries and rhubarb in the spring, or sweet-but-tart raspberries at the height of summer. Money can’t buy love, but I can’t imagine a better pickme-up for $3.50.

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I’ll cover the gas to Montpelier for a $3 plate of roasted cauliflower and $6 falafel with tahini at the Hippie Chickpea. Chefowner Vince Muraco, who arrived in town with a wealth of cooking experience, has devised a smart and appealing menu: veggie-centric meals rotate; prices stay low. If you dine at the Hippie Chickpea when the owners’ kids are in the restaurant, family entertainment — a 3-year-old boy telling his mother, “I love you from all the world” — is on the house.

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CHEERS TO… Mandarin, Winooski

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and sipping, with its low, violet-tinted lights, dark banquettes and weekend resident DJs whose spins are more ambient than rollicking.

Mandarin Boba Fizz at Mandarin

Vermont’s natural winemakers

While I’m at it, I’d also like to give props to Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber of La Garagista Farm and Winery, Ethan Joseph of Iapetus Wine and Shelburne Vineyard, Krista Scruggs of ZAFA Wines, the good folks at Ellison Estate Vineyard, and Christopher and Jon Piana of Fable Farm Fermentory. All of these people (and others!) are creating beautiful, fascinating wild-fermented wines with hybrid grapes, wild apples and whatever else they can pluck from the local landscape.

Dudes, when it comes to making wine in Vermont, things just keep getting better and better.

UNEXPECTED PLEASURE Moonwink, Manchester Center

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Palomaniac cocktail on the patio at Main + Mountain Bar & Motel

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If you’re going to renovate a rundown skitown motel to meet 21st-century expectations, of course you should replace the standard lobby with a stylish bar serving a menu of top-notch creative cocktails. Expect classics like the Negroni with textbook-perfect execution, alongside house originals with a side of attitude, such as the Impeachment featuring bourbon, bitters and smoked-peach-androsemary syrup.

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I’d like to thank Woody Wright-Moore — along with Mandarin owners Lawrence and Joyce Fong — for the best cocktail I drank all year. On a sunny October afternoon, I ordered the Mandarin Boba Fizz, a frothy, canary-colored gin Creamsicle of sorts. The experience began with a luscious, marshmallow-y head and a crispy dried lime wheel that shattered into sourbitter shards when I bit into it. WrightMoore garnishes most of Mandarin’s drinks with dehydrated fruit — limiting waste, since dried stuff keeps way longer than freshies.

At the bottom of the drink, I found boba, the petite, liquid-filled spheres usually seen in bubble tea. They popped against the roof of my mouth, flooding my tongue with yuzu tang and sweet citrus.

If that’s not your speed, other Mandarin tipples include tiki-style Singapore slings, zombies, scorpion bowls and classics such as a sazerac and an old-fashioned. And the restaurant’s dining room invites sitting

The tamarind margarita I drank at the bar one evening at Nepali Kitchen & Bar had a snap and sparkle matched by the bartender who poured it. That bartender has since moved on, and the New North End restaurant will change hands early next year. But its owner, Jeetan Khadka, said he plans to get a liquor license for Nepali Kitchen, his restaurant in Essex Junction. In fact, Khadka said, he’ll travel to Nepal in February and hopes to return with a slate of Nepali cocktails to mix in Vermont.

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The Hippie Chickpea, Montpelier

The tamarind margarita, Nepali Kitchen & Bar, Burlington

In the midst of the outlets on busy Vermont Route 7A, May and Wesley Stannard opened Moonwink earlier this year, bringing the compelling flavors and textures of May’s native Burmese food to Wesley’s home state. The counter-service spot’s menu shows the influence of more familiar Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines, but it delivers a wonderfully distinctive riot of tart, sweet, funky and loads of crunchy to your mouth. Try the Burmese falafel made with yellow split peas and served with a tangy tamarind sauce; or the fermented-tea-leaf salad topped with peanuts, sesame seeds and sprouted peas; or daily specials such as rice noodles with chicken curry and pickled mustard greens.

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HOPE FOR THE FARMERS

Orb Weaver Farm creamery version 2.0

Pioneers among Vermont’s farmstead cheesemakers, Marjorie Susman and Marian Pollack built a life and a living out of a rundown dairy farm in Monkton. After 37 years and a lengthy dance of courtship and painstaking legal documentation, the couple is entrusting its Jersey herd and creamery operation to Kate Turcotte and

Na Ghin Jung!

food+drink From left: Kate Turcotte, Zack Munzer, Marjorie Susman and Marian Pollack at Orb Weaver Farm

(It looks so good!)

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BLEU BRUNCH S U N D AY S 1 0 A M - 1 P M / B L E U V T. C O M her husband, Zack Munzer. All signs look positive for a successful first-of-its-kind transition between generations — a hopeful model for the nearly 40 cheesemakers who now contribute to Vermont’s working landscape.

M.P. Peterson Quality Malt buys Nordic Farms

In November, Monkton-based Peterson Quality Malt partnered with some of Hotel Vermont’s owners to purchase Charlotte’s 600-acre Nordic Farms.

That’s exciting for Vermont beer, but the story filled me with hopeful, warmfuzzy feels for another reason: It hinted at a potential remedy to the problem of what to do with the state’s dying dairy farms.

The thing about dairy farms is that they’re big — often 100 acres or more — because feeding hungry, lactating cows requires wide fields of pasture, corn or hay. Most of Vermont’s new farms

are tiny, low-budget veggie operations with no use for that kind of acreage. So the new farmers are in no position to take over the defunct dairies that are the cornerstone of our idyllic working landscape.

But what if — what if — our booming beer industry could make use of this waning dairy acreage? Cereal grains such as barley, wheat, oats and rye are the lifeblood of any brewery, and those crops just happen to thrive in the wide-open fields that characterize most dairy farms.

OK, yeah, some of those crops are tricky to cultivate with our short, wet growing season. But global warming seems to be changing that, too.

Didn’t a wise person once say, “When life gives you sour milk, drink beer instead?”

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EDIBLE WELLNESS: A Q&A demystifies the benefits of consuming cannabidiol.

Attendees treat themselves to sweet CBD delights. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 5-6 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

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DEATH CAFÉ: Folks meet for a thought-provoking and respectful conversation about death, aimed at accessing a fuller life. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 7-9 p.m. Free; donations accepted.

Info, 353-6991.

NURSING BEYOND A YEAR MEET-UP: Breastfeeding parents connect over toddler topics such as weaning and healthy eating habits.

Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 985-8228.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: Viewers visit a living city beneath the sea via an awe-inspiring film. Northfield Savings Bank 3D œ eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: An awe-inspiring picture reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Northfield Savings

Bank 3D œ eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: With water as their guide, onlookers encounter the continent’s fantastic places and meet its amazing creatures. Northfield Savings Bank 3D œ eater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. œ e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888492-8218, ext. 300.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: Players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: Longtime players and neophytes alike aim for a value of 15 or 31 in this competitive card game.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

MAH JONGG: Participants of all levels enjoy friendly bouts of this tile-based game.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

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PINOCHLE & RUMMY: Card sharks engage in friendly competition. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: œ e mindfulness and breath of yoga meet the playful aspects of acrobatics in a partner practice. No partners or experience required. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 7-8:15 p.m.

Donations. Info, 448-4262.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: Folks of all ages ward off osteoporosis in an exercise and prevention class.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 7:30, 9 & 10:40 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

JAN.9 | TALKS

YOGA4CANCER: Meant for patients and survivors, this class aims to help participants manage treatment side effects and recovery. Sangha Studio — North, Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 448-4262.

holidays

BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMA: ‘THE NUTCRACKER’: Worldclass dancers leap and bound across the stage in this on-screen production of the story of a doll that magically transforms into a prince.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-2600.

DEC.29 | FAIRS & FESTIVALS

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: Families celebrate the holidays 19th-century-style with ornament-making, farmlife exhibits and seasonal programs. Billings Farm &

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FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE: art Find visual art exhibits and events in the art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section and at sevendayst.com/movies.

music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

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If Frank Bruni’s name is familiar, it could be because you’ve read his op-ed columns in the New York Times or his profiles in its Sunday magazine. Or you’ve perused his 2017 cookbook, A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes — From Mom’s to Mario Batali’s, cowritten with fellow Times journalist Jennifer Steinhauer. The award-winning writer brings his breadth of knowledge to a wide-ranging conversation on topics such as the FRANK BRUNI effect of identity politics on Wednesday, January 9, campuses and communities 7 p.m., at Wilson Hall, McCullough Student and the importance of free Center, Middlebury College. speech. Bruni speaks as part Free. Info, 388-4095, of the Vermont Humanities vermonthumanities.org.

Council’s First Wednesdays speaker series. (Note the special date.)

Sweet Soirée The National Confectioners Association claims that Americans buy more than 90 million pounds of marshmallows each year. Attendees at the Winter S’morestice Celebration put the gooey treat to use as they attempt to create a huge s’more measuring approximately four feet by eight feet. Red Hen Baking pros produce the crackers and marshmallows on-site, and Nutty Steph’s provides the chocolate at this brand-new party marking the holidays, the New Year and the winter solstice. Deejayed tunes, food and drink, live entertainment, and the chance to burn mementos of the past year in a community bonfire top off the outdoor festivities.

WINTER S’MORESTICE CELEBRATION Saturday, December 29, 4:30-8 p.m., at Camp Meade in Middlesex. Free. Info, 249-8406, campmeade.today.

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PARTY TIME DEC.31 | HOLIDAYS

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he beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity to embrace new traditions.

Vermonters can start with two first-time New Year’s Eve festivals in Burlington and St. Albans. fi e Queen City’s long-running HIGHLIGHT First Night celebration is over Monday, after 35 years. In its place, Signal December 31, Kitchen and Burlington City Arts noon-1 a.m., present Highlight, a citywide at various festival from the New North End Burlington locations. $5-10. to the South End Arts District. Info, 865-7166, An extensive schedule of events highlightbtv.org. includes storytelling, art-making, yoga, and live music by the likes of folk up-andcomer Henry Jamison and ’60s flashback band Mellow Yellow. A downtown parade and a fireworks display at Waterfront Park are just a few of many kid-appropriate happenings.

With more than 30 events taking place across nearly 20 venues, you may wish you could be in two places at once. We suggest making time to visit City Hall Auditorium for Hour 99, an art

such as a snowman contest and a kids’ carnival give way to grownup entertainment, including a gut-busting set by Big Apple comic Mike Finoia (pictured. left) and a formal gala at city hall.

Looking to have some throwback fun while barreling into the future? Lace up — and limber up — for disco ice-skating at the Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center.

Be sure to browse the calendar and music sections or visit sevendaysvt.com for more New Year’s Eve happenings around Vermont.

gallery, fashion show and dance party hosted by hip-hop arts collectives 99 Neighbors (pictured, top) and Alibi Hour.

Burlington may be Vermont’s largest city, but St. Albans parties in a big way. Just look at Last Night, the inaugural NYE bash presented by a group of businesses, community organizations and city departments. Family-friendly afternoon activities

LAST NIGHT Monday, December 31, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., at various St. Albans locations. $5-20 for Last Night buttons; additional cost for some activities.

Info, 524-2444, lastnightvt.com.

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Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4-16; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Learners take communication to the next level.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

Burlington does

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: ¡Hola!

Language lovers perfect their fluency. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION 2019

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Beyond the Frame— Depictions of a Dream Flynn MainStage

A New Year’s Celebration Flynn MainStage

BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY

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Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College, Colchester

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THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS

Lost in the Solar System Flynn MainStage 1/11 FR

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Palace 9 Cinemas, So Burlington

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MASTERWORKS Flynn MainStage

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VT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Opening Night FlynnSpace

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The Joke is Mightier than the Sword Flynn MainStage

UVM Recital Hall

Maker Moves FlynnSpace (1/11-12)

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JUHO POHJONEN, PIANO

BILL SHANNON National Theatre Live

VYO WINTER CONCERT

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YOUNG THE GIANT

with Special Guest Sure Sure Flynn MainStage National Theatre Live

I’M NOT RUNNING Palace 9 Cinemas, So Burlington

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PUBLIC SKATING: Active bodies coast across the ice. Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse, N.Y., 1-3 p.m. $2-3; additional cost for rentals.

Info, 518-564-4270.

theater

ARTSMART: DIALOGUE ON MOZART’S ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’: Classically trained opera singer and music educator Kevin Ginter shares his perspective on the story and history of Mozart’s whimsical opera ahead of a broadcast production by the Metropolitan Opera. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, noon. Free for ˇe Magic Flute ticket holders; preregister; limited space. Info, 760-4634.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’: A broadcast screening of Mozart’s whimsical masterpiece dazzles opera devotees.

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, 1 p.m. $10-17. Info, 760-4634.

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: Based on the novel of the same name, this Tony Award-winning musical follows the struggles of a gifted little girl against her neglectful parents and cruel headmistress.

Presented by Northern Stage.

Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $19-69. Info, 296-7000.

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WRITING CIRCLE: Words pour out when participants explore creative expression in a lowpressure environment. ¡e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 303.

THU.27 etc.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘RATATOUILLE’: Remy the rat pursues his passion for cooking in this 2007 animated comedy featuring the voices of Patton Oswalt and Janeane Garofalo.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘WARREN MILLER’S FACE OF WINTER’: Big names in skiing and snowboarding tackle daunting peaks around the globe in this tribute to all things snow sports. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, 7-9 p.m. $1017. Info, 760-4634.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

food & drink

COMMUNITY LUNCH: Gardengrown fare makes for a delicious and nutritious midday meal. ¡e Pathways Vermont Community Center, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 309.

games

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Checkmate! Strategic thinkers make calculated moves as they vie for their opponents’ kings. Shaw’s, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-5403.

health & fitness

ADVANCED SUN TAI CHI 73: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: A 20-minute guided practice with Andrea O’Connor alleviates stress and tension. Tea and a discussion follow. Winooski Senior Center, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 233-1161.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: Folks meet for a Zen Buddhist spiritual practice including meditation and liturgy. Email for more info before attending. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 7:15-7:45 a.m. Donations. Info, ryohad@ comcast.net.

YOGA: A Sangha Studio instructor guides students who are in recovery toward achieving inner tranquility. Turning Point Center, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

holidays

MEMORY CAFÉ: People experiencing memory loss and their caregivers connect in a relaxed atmosphere. American Legion Post 20, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-3369.

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26.

film

theater

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: See WED.26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.26.

FRI.28 dance

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: Singles, couples and beginners are welcome to join in a dance social featuring waltz, tango and more. Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center, 8-9:30 p.m. $8.

Info, 862-2269.

ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: Inspired by the 5Rhythms dance practice, attendees move, groove, release and open their hearts to life in a safe and sacred space. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, fearnessence@gmail.com.

etc.

JOB HUNT HELPERS: Employment seekers get assistance with everything from starting an email account to completing online applications. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26, 9:15 a.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.26.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.26.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.26, 7:30 & 10:40 a.m.

GONG MEDITATION: Sonic vibrations lead to healing and deep relaxation. Yoga Roots, Williston, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $18.

Info, 318-6050.

LIVING RECOVERY: Folks overcoming substance abuse move, breathe and make positive change in a moderately paced flow yoga class. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.27.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

MYRA FLYNN & FRIENDS: Listeners swoon over the indie singer’s soulful stylings.

Shelburne Vineyard, 6-9 p.m. $10. Info, 985-8222.

RED BRICK COFFEE HOUSE: Hot beverages are provided at an open mic and jam session where community members connect over music, cards and board

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games. Red Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7-10 p.m. Donations.

Info, mpk802vt@gmail.com.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: See WED.26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

talks

DEATH TALKS: An open dialogue on topics such as mortality and the afterlife destigmatizes the end of life. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, 6-8 p.m. Donations.

Info, hello@wishbonecollec tivevt.com.

SARAH OMUSULA: “Cheetah Conservation in Kenya” outlines Action for Cheetahs in Kenya’s efforts to decrease conflicts between humans and the fastest animals on land. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 3-4:15 p.m. $10. Info, 350-5000.

theater

GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2019 PLAYS AT LOST NATION THEATER: Actors, singers and movers ages 15 and up vie for roles in the company’s upcoming season. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 3-8 p.m. Free; preregister for a time slot. Info, info@lostna tiontheater.org.

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.26, 7:30 p.m.

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HISTORIC BARN HOUSE TOURS: Attendees view authentic African art, impressive architecture and antique fixtures during a stroll through historic buildings. Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte, 10-11:30 a.m. $10; preregister. Info, 310-0097.

LEGAL CLINIC: Attorneys offer complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 383-2118.

OPEN MUSIC JAM: Anything goes in an independent community meeting group where folks can share hobbies, play music and discuss current events — without using online social sites. Presto Music Store, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 658-0030.

fairs & festivals

WINTER S’MORESTICE CELEBRATION: Warmed by a bonfire, locals fête the change of season by attempting to assemble the world’s largest s’more amid food, drink, deejayed tunes and live entertainment by Cirque de Fuego. See calendar spotlight.

Camp Meade, Middlesex, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 249-8406.

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‘THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER’: Star Maggie Gyllenhaal sticks around for a Q&A with husband and fellow actor Peter Sarsgaard

following a screening of this 2018 drama about a woman who takes a special interest in a talented student. Town Hall ©eater , 7 p.m. $15. Info, 382-9222.

Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 760-4634.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: Singing, dancing, drama and games promote proficiency. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘PICK OF THE LITTER’: Cameras follow a litter of puppies from birth through their quest to become guide dogs for the blind.

Shown as part of the Woodstock Film Series. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 3 & 5:30 p.m. $5-11. Info, 457-5303.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-1807.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: Candy fanatics get an education on a variety of sweets made on-site. Nutty Steph’s Granola & Chocolate Factory, Middlesex, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 229-2090.

health & fitness

NEWBIE NOON CLASS: Firsttimers get their stretch on in a comfortably warm environment.

Hot Yoga Burlington, noon-1 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 999-9963.

PRIDE YOGA: LGBTQ individuals and allies hit the mat for a stretching session suited to all levels. Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 448-4262.

holidays

‘BUTTERFLY’ CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Vermont improv comics bring true tales by local storytellers to life. Revelry ©eater , Burlington, 8-9 p.m. $7-10. Info, contact@revelrytheater.com.

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Birders leave no feathered flier unseen within a 7.5-mile radius around Mead’s Falls in Rutland.

A 6 p.m. potluck follows at the Proctor Free Library. Various Rutland and Addison County locations, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 287-9338.

GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL: ©e orchestra and chorus breathe life into Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony under the direction of conductor Daniel Bruce and chorusmaster Erik Kroncke. Spruce Peak

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BIRD MONITORING WALK: Adults and older children don binoculars and keep an eye out for winged wonders. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 8-9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167.

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OPEN DANCE CALL & AUDITIONS AT LOST NATION THEATER: Dancers, singers and actors ages 16 and up throw their hats into the ring for roles in Cabaret and other upcoming productions.

Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 11 a.m. Free. Info, info@lostna tiontheater.org.

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.26.

words

WRITERS’ WERTFREI: Authors, both published and aspiring, meet monthly to share what they have written in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Waterbury Public Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

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community

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: Sessions in the tradition of ©ich Nhat Hanh include sitting and walking meditation, a short reading, and open sharing. Evolution Physical ©erap y & Yoga, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, newleafsangha@ gmail.com.

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: Louise Brill and friends organize participants into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $6; free for firsttimers; bring snacks to share.

Info, 540-1020.

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APHRODISIA: Champagne and other sparkling beverages accompany an evening of oysters, shellfish and a raw bar. ⁄e Farmhouse T ap & Grill, Burlington, 5-11 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 859-0888.

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GONG: Jeanne Plo leads pupils in an easy-to-learn form of qigong known as “tai chi for enlightenment.” Burlington Friends Meeting House, 3:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 233-6377.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.27, 5:30 p.m.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners alike chat en français. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 430-4652.

sports

PUBLIC SKATING: See WED.26, 3:30-5 p.m.

theater

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD: ‘LA TRAVIATA’: Diana Damrau lifts her voice as the tragic courtesan Violetta in a broadcast production of Verdi’s masterpiece. Paramount ⁄eatre, Rutland, 12:55 p.m. $1023. Info, 775-0903.

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.26, 2 p.m.

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TERESE MARIE MAILHOT: ⁄e visiting author reads from her 2018 memoir, Heart Berries. Visit vcfa.edu to confirm. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 828-8600.

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VACATION MOVIE: Popcorn and beverages accompany a popular picture. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

food & drink

APHRODISIA: See SUN.30, 5 p.m.-midnight.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26, 6:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.26.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: Tarmogoyf-slinging madness ensues when competitors battle for prizes in a weekly game.

Brap’s Magic, Burlington, 6:30-10 p.m. $8. Info, 540-0498.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.26.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.26.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: Supported poses promote health and wellbeing. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 448-4262.

GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: In keeping with the tradition of ⁄ich Nhat Hanh, folks practice mindfulness through sitting, walking, reading and discussion.

Zenbarn Studio, Waterbury, 7:158 p.m. Free. Info, 505-1688.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26.

‘COHESION’: Backline Collective headline a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a cash bar, late-night eats, and special guests JJ Cyrus and DJ Matt Mus. Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 8 p.m. $20-25; for ages 21 and up. Info, 535-0994.

FIRST NIGHT NORTH IN ST. JOHNSBURY: Dozens of performances pepper a citywide celebration of the arts that ends with a dazzling fireworks display.

See firstnightnorth.com for details. Various St. Johnsbury locations, 4 p.m.-midnight. $13-26.

Info, info@firstnightstj.com.

FIRST NIGHT OF FUNNY: Four professional comedians elicit big laughs to bid farewell to 2018.

Paramount ⁄eatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $30-40. Info, 775-0903.

FOLKNIGHT RICHMOND: Folk music is the main event at this New Year’s Eve concert boasting performances by Pete’s Posse, Emerald Rae, Old Sky and members of Young Tradition Vermont.

Richmond Congregational Church, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 434-3654.

HIGHLIGHT: Burlington’s new citywide New Year’s Eve celebration goes big with a parade, fireworks, hands-on activities, music, art and more. See calendar spotlight and highlightbtv.org for details. Various Burlington locations, noon-1 a.m. $5-10. Info, 865-7166.

LAST NIGHT: St. Albans-area merrymakers welcome 2019 with revelry ranging from carnivals to comedy to a formal gala at city hall. See calendar spotlight and lastnightvt.com for details.

Various St. Albans locations, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. $5-20 for Last Night buttons; additional cost for some activities. Info, 524-2444.

NEW QUEERS EVE DANCE PARTY & DRAG SHOW: Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne host an epic year-end bash complete with drag performances, DJ sets and a midnight toast. Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $1215; for ages 18 and up. Info, 877-987-6487.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE PARTY: Partygoers groove to live tunes by the Horse Traders, then usher in 2019 with a Champagne toast at midnight. Town Hall ⁄eater , Middlebury, 8:30 p.m. $15-18; cash bar. Info, 382-9222.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DOWNTOWN MONTPELIER: Family and friends kick off 2019 with a 5K run, a guitar-heavy concert by bluesman Dave Keller and more. See montpelieralive.org for details.

Various Montpelier locations, 2 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 223-9604.

NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY GLOW PARTY: Revelers don white attire to intensify the effects of body paint and UV and LED accessories.

Barre Elks Club, 8:30 p.m. $10-30.

Info, gigginvt@gmail.com.

language

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: Speakers brush up on their language skills en español. Starbucks, Burlington Town Center, 6 p.m. $15. Info, maigomez1@hotmail.com.

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KINGDOM ALL-STARS: Student musicians band together for a lively concert. Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 5 p.m. $1326. Info, kingdomallstarband@ gmail.com.

SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s samba street band welcomes new drummers. Neither experience nor instruments are required.

8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 862-5017.

theater

‘BURLINGTON DOES BROADWAY’: In this first-ever joint performance between Lyric ⁄eatre and the V ermont Symphony Orchestra, singers, dancers and musicians serve up beloved numbers from shows such as Fiddler on the Roof and Kiss Me Kate. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25-60.

Info, 863-5966.

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READING THROUGH THE BIBLE: Participants gather near the fireplace to peruse the Scriptures.

Panera Bread, South Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 893-6266.

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‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

health & fitness

TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: Participants learn to relax and let go. Stillpoint Center, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-8605.

holidays

CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM: See WED.26.

music

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GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL: See SAT.29, Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. $1025. Info, 863-5966.

theater

ROALD DAHL’S ‘MATILDA: THE MUSICAL’: See WED.26, 2 p.m.

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STORYTELLING VT: Locals tell true tales before a live audience. Light Club Lamp Shop, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, deenastories@gmail.com.

WED.2 etc.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY STAMP CLUB MEETING: First-class collectibles provide a glimpse into the postal past at this monthly gathering. Williston Fire Station, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817.

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‘THE HELP’: Set in 1960s Mississippi, this 2011 drama stars Emma Stone as an aspiring author who sets out to detail the experiences of African American maids. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.26.

games

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.26.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.26.

GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Community members practice conversing auf Deutsch.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.26.

talks

DAMASCUS KAFUMBE: In “Music, Storytelling and Politics,” the ethnomusicologist examines two art forms as they are used to both maintain political power and survive political repression in his native Uganda. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.26.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.26.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.26.

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‘THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY’: A photographer and a housewife find that they are soul mates who have met too late in this 1995 drama. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $5.

Info, 457-3981.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

JOYCE MAO: The Middlebury College associate professor draws on AMC’s “Mad Men” for her lecture “Mad Men and Mad Women: The Construction of Gender in Mid-Century America.”

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY CHESS CLUB: See THU.27.

KATY SMITH ABBOTT: The Middlebury College associate professor paints a portrait of an iconic artist in “The Original Renaissance Man: Understanding Leonardo da Vinci.” Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-7902.

MICHELE BARALE: An Amherst College professor explores the immigrant experience in the American West as depicted in Willa Cather’s My Antonia.

Norwich Congregational Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, lucinda. walker@norwichlibrary.org.

WILLARD STERNE RANDALL: Part romance and part tragedy, Alexander Hamilton’s life takes center stage in “Hamilton: The Man and the Musical.” Rutland Free Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-1860.

words

FICTION WORKSHOP: Readers focus on elements of the craft when responding to work by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.26.

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COMMUNITY LUNCH: See THU.27.

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CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: See THU.27.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS: See THU.27.

HEALING TRAUMATIC INJURY WITH ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE: Christina Ducharme of Blue Heron Acupuncture pinpoints the benefits of treatments during recovery from an accident.

A Q&A follows the 30-minute talk. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 595-2248.

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.27.

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: Students get a feel for the ancient Chinese practice. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

YANG 24 TAI CHI: Slow, graceful, expansive movements promote wide-ranging health and fitness benefits. Great Room, Wright House, Harrington Village, Shelburne, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 735-5467.

YOGA: See THU.27.

language

FRENCH CONVERSATION: Speakers improve their linguistic dexterity in the Romantic tongue. Bradford Public Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

PLAUDERSTUNDE: Conversationalists with basic knowledge of the German language put their skills to use

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LA LECHE LEAGUE MEETING: Nursing mothers share breastfeeding tips and resources. Essex Free Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

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JAMES MARONEY: Referencing the works of Georgia O’Keefe and others, the expert elucidates the importance and beauty of American art. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.26.

QUEEN CITY BICYCLE CLUB MONTHLY RIDE: Folks who identify as women, trans, femme and nonbinary empower one another on a group excursion complete with glitter and a giant boom box. A drink ticket awaits each rider at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery. Old Spokes Home, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, christine.tyler@gmail.com.

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Info, 862-1677.

talks

‘BETTY FRIEDAN’S ‘THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE’ IN THE AGE OF TRUMP AND THE #METOO MOVEMENT’: During a 10-session literary series, avid readers discuss titles that have contributed to improving social justice and American life. Trinity Episcopal Church, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, humanities@email.com.

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CARMEN MARIA MACHADO: Lit lovers lean in for a reading by the Philadelphia-based author of Her Body and Other Parts. Visit vcfa.edu to confirm. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 828-8600.

POETRY WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths analyze creative works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

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BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING: See FRI.28.

ECSTATIC DANCE VERMONT: See FRI.28.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Pianist Aaron Marcus provides music for newcomers and experienced movers alike. Bring potluck snacks. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $10-15.

Info, 881-9732.

FIRST FRIDAY FOLK DANCING: Participants make strides in circle, line and couple dances. Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 223-2518.

GONG MEDITATION: See FRI.28.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

LIVING RECOVERY: See FRI.28.

food & drink

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.27.

TAI CHI SUN 73: Participants keep active with a sequence of slow, controlled movements.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3322.

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NORTHERN BRONZE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE: fie talented group rings in the new year with “Seasons of Hope and Joy.” Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $8-12.

Info, 578-6915.

WINTER WINE DOWN MUSIC SERIES: Oenophiles let loose with live local music, award-winning wine and mouthwatering eats.

Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, wine service begins, 5 p.m.; music, 6-8 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 372-9463.

words

FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: Wordsmiths offer constructive criticism on works in progress

by Burlington Writers Workshop members. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space. Info, 383-8104.

TERRANCE HAYES: Poetry pundits lend their ears to the scribe behind American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin. Visit vcfa.edu to confirm. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 828-8600.

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‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

BURLINGTON WESTIE FIRST SATURDAY DANCE: Hoofers hit the dance floor for a themed evening of blues and West Coast swing. North End Studio A, Burlington, introductory lesson, 6:30 p.m.; workshop, 7 p.m.; dance, 8-11 p.m. $8-12; free for first-timers. Info, burlington wes tie@gmail.com.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

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SCOUT FILM FESTIVAL: Film buffs celebrate emerging media makers from around the world with two days of screenings and an awards ceremony. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 9 a.m. $15-80.

Info, 760-4634.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26, 9:15 a.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.26.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.26.

health & fitness

HISTORIC BARN HOUSE TOURS: See SAT.29.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.29.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: See SAT.29.

VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods and crafts, live music, and hot eats spice up Saturday mornings. Kennedy Brothers Building, Vergennes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 233-9180.

health & fitness

INTRO TO STUDIO CYCLING: Beginners hop in the saddle for a 20- to 30-minute ride with an instructor demonstrating each position. Alpenglow Fitness, Montpelier, 10-10:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 279-0077.

NEWBIE NOON CLASS: See SAT.29.

PRIDE YOGA: See SAT.29.

holidays

TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATION: fie Essex Children ’s Choir of Vermont presents this 32nd annual holiday concert. Snow date: January 6. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 863-8151.

language

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE: See SAT.29.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

NORTHERN BRONZE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE: See FRI.4, South Hero Congregational Church.

PATRICK FITZSIMMONS: An open mic paves the way for a captivating performance by the Vermont singer-songwriter, joined by violinist Becca Kodis. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $1015; preregister for open mic. Info, 388-9782.

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art

OPEN MUSIC JAM: See SAT.29.

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film

film

LEGAL CLINIC: See SAT.29.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘MOB PSYCHO 100’: fie first Crunchyroll Movie Night of the new year offers fans a sneak peek of Season 2, Episode 1 of this animated TV series about a psychic middle schooler. Palace 9 Cinemas, South Burlington, 12:55 p.m. $12.50. Info, 660-9300.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.26, 7:30 & SCOUT FILM FESTIVAL: See FRI.4, 10:40 a.m.

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music Find club dates at local venues in the music section and at sevendaysvt.com/music.

All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting monthly. Look for it on newsstands and check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com.

WOMEN’S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PETTING ZOO: Participants try their hands at fiddle, ukulele, dobro and other music-makers. Zero talent or experience required! Huntington Open Women’s Land, 3-5 p.m. $10.

Info, 434-3953.

outdoors

WORCESTER RANGE HIKE: Full winter gear is required for a difficult 6.9-mile snowshoe gaining 2,500 feet in elevation. Contact trip leader for details. Free; preregister. Info, tracy.sweeney@ va.gov.

words

FICTION BOOK WORKSHOP GROUP: Burlington Writers Workshop members dole out detailed written and spoken feedback about a featured work.

110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, dickmatheson@myfairpoint.net.

FICTION CRAFT WORKSHOP: Burlington Writers Workshop members examine particular tools that are central to the art of writing. 110 Main St., Suite 3C, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free; preregister at meetup.com; limited space.

Info, 383-8104.

LIARA TAMANI: fie Calling My Name author regales readers with passages from her work. Visit vcfa.edu to confirm. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 828-8600.

POETRY EXPERIENCE: Writers share original work and learn from others in a supportive environment open to all ages and experience levels. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7211.

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community

BASKET RAFFLE: Community members come together to support Jeff Winchell, who was recently diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma. Drawing at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 49, Fair Haven, 11 a.m. $5 admission. Info, 342-9339.

COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE: See SUN.30.

dance

BALKAN FOLK DANCING: See SUN.30.

‘I LOVE WHAT YOU’RE DOING: AN EVENING OF DANCE WORKS’: Local dance artists give viewers a glimpse of what they’ve been up to. Contemporary Dance & Fitness Studio, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, revelingemma@gmail.com.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCING: No partner is required for a beginnerfriendly session of circle and line dances. Call to confirm in the case of questionable weather. Social Hall, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2.

Info, 864-0218.

SALSALINA SUNDAY PRACTICE: Salsa dancers step in for a casual social. Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $5. Info, eingelmanuel@hotmail.com.

education

MFA IN CREATIVE WRITING VISITING DAY: Prospective pupils meet program director Elena Georgiou, sit in on a workshop or two and take a campus tour.

Lunch is provided. Goddard College, Plainfield, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, david. delucca@goddard.edu.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

food & drink

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN BURLINGTON: See SAT.29.

CHOCOLATE TASTING IN MIDDLESEX: See SAT.29.

health & fitness

RUTLAND ZEN SANGHA MEDITATION: See THU.27, 5:30 p.m.

language

‘DIMANCHES’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: See SUN.30.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

COMMUNITY SONG CIRCLE: Singers of all ages and abilities lift their voices in selections from the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks. Center for Arts and Learning, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 595-5252.

NORTHEAST FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION MEETING: Lovers of this spirited art form gather to catch up and jam. Montpelier VFW Post, noon-5 p.m. Free; donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Info, 431-3901.

NORTHERN BRONZE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE: See FRI.4, First Congregational Church, Burlington, 3-5 p.m.

outdoors

WINTER NATURALIST SNOWSHOE: Audubon Vermont’s Rae Bronenkant leads an outdoor excursion touching on winter tracking basics and bird and tree identification. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. $5; free for members. Info, 434-3068.

words

BURLINGTON WOMEN’S POETRY GROUP: Female writers seek feedback from fellow rhyme-and-meter mavens. Email for details. Private residence, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free.

Info, jcpoetvt@gmail.com.

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MORETOWN OPEN MIC & ART SALE: Family-friendly music, short plays and spoken word pieces entertain audience members. Moretown Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 999-6473.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26, 6:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.26.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING — MONDAY NIGHT MODERN: See MON.31.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.26.

health & fitness

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.26.

CHAIR YOGA WITH SANGHA STUDIO: See MON.31.

GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION: See MON.31.

language

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP: See MON.31.

music

Find club dates in the music section.

SAMBATUCADA! OPEN REHEARSAL: See MON.31.

words

READING THROUGH THE BIBLE: See MON.31.

TUE.8 crafts

COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT: Makers stitch, spin, knit and crochet their way through projects while enjoying each other’s company. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

dance

SWING DANCING: Quick-footed participants experiment with different forms, including the Lindy hop, Charleston and balboa. Beginners are welcome.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309:30 p.m. $5. Info, 448-2930.

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HEALTHY LADIES’ NIGHT: A three-part series with wellness experts Kate Greenleaf and Becky Widschwenter puts participants on the path to well-being.

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community

COFFEE TALK: Friends, neighbors and AARP Vermont volunteers catch up on upcoming activities and issues facing older Vermonters. Nomad Coffee — South End Station, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, vt@aarp.org.

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LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN: Speakers hone their skills in the Romance language over a bag lunch.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-3338.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Frenchlanguage fanatics meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 430-4652.

music

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BURLINGTON POETRY GROUP: Writers of verse ages 18 through 30 field constructive feedback on original works. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, btvpoetry@gmail.com.

TUESDAY GUIDED MEDITATION: See TUE.1.

‘LA CAUSERIE’ FRENCH CONVERSATION: Native speakers and learners are welcome to pipe up at an unstructured conversational practice. El Gato Cantina, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m.

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FIBER RIOT!: Crafters get hooked on knitting, crocheting, spinning and more at an informal weekly gathering. Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, Waitsfield, 5-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-7746.

TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS: See THU.3.

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with a cash bar paves the way for talks targeting Vermonters interested in fishing, friends and preserving the environment.

Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 989-5748.

OPEN MIC: Singers, players, storytellers and poets entertain a live audience at a monthly showcase of local talent. Wallingford Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 446-2872.

YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE RECITAL: An annual concert features some of Vermont’s most gifted emerging musicians. ¡e Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 879-5360.

outdoors

NEW HAVEN RIVER ANGLERS MONTHLY MEETING & PRESENTATION: Social time

WALK-THROUGH WEDNESDAY: Attendees learn the ABCs of the independent educational institution by observing lessons in grades 1 through 8 and visiting its mixed-age kindergarten programs. Orchard Valley Waldorf School, East Montpelier, 8:3010:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 456-7400.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the movies section.

‘THE LAST REEF 3D’: See WED.26.

‘LOBSTER WAR: THE FIGHT OVER THE WORLD’S RICHEST FISHING GROUNDS’: An award-winning documentary dives deep into the conflict between the United States and Canada over waters that both countries claim. A filmmaker Q&A follows. Woodstock Town Hall ¡eatre, prescreening reception, 5 p.m.; screening, 6 p.m. $10. Info, 457-3981.

‘MARSHALL’: Chadwick Boseman stars as a young ¡urgood Marshall in this 2017 biopic.

Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 533-2000.

‘MYSTERIES OF THE UNSEEN WORLD 3D’: See WED.26.

‘WILD AFRICA 3D’: See WED.26.

food & drink

COMMUNITY SUPPER: See WED.26.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: See WED.26.

CRIBBAGE TEAMS: See WED.26.

PINOCHLE & RUMMY: See WED.26.

health & fitness

ACROYOGA CLASS: See WED.26.

BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE CLASSES: See WED.26.

YOGA4CANCER: See WED.26.

language

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: See WED.26.

LUNCH IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: SPANISH: See WED.26.

talks

ADRIAN CARR: Speaking as part of the Vinspire: Informing and Inspiring the North Country series, the adjunct lecturer delivers the talk “Music Matters.” Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 518563-1604, ext. 105.

‘DOES YOUR VOTE COUNT?’: ¡e League of W omen Voters of Central Vermont hosts an animated conversation on how partisan gerrymandering can predetermine election results.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 229-4737.

FRANK BRUNI: A wide-ranging conversation with the New York Times columnist covers topics such as identity politics and the importance of free speech. See calendar spotlight. Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College, 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4095.

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BILL TORREY: In “Stories From Behind the Barn,” the Vermont raconteur spins tales from his youth and his 40-year career working in the hills of Vermont.

Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 244-7036.

FICTION WORKSHOP: See WED.2.

WRITING CIRCLE: See WED.26.

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215 CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: All ages, all welcome! Fall semester runs Sep. through the end of Jan. New classes beginning every week.

Access community education for all, in its 18th year, offers the following classes for the Fall Semester: 50 Art, 30 Culinary Art (cook and eat), 10 Foreign Language, 10 Music, 17 Fitness and Dance, 15 Kids, 17 Computer and Tech, 50 Life Skills, and 15 One Night U. Every person is a learner here, guaranteed. Senior discount. Full descriptions and schedule at access.cvuhs.org.

Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., 10 min. from exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194.

ayurveda 200-HOUR AYURVEDA INTEGRATION PROGRAM: Join us in learning and immerse yourself in the oldest surviving preventative health care system. ¡ is program is ideal for yoga teachers, counselors, therapists, bodyworkers, nurses, doctors, wellness coaches, herbalists, etc.

VSAC approved and payment plans available. Can transfer hours to Kripalu’s Ayurveda Health Counselor program. More information at ayurvedavermont. com/classes. 2019 schedule: Feb. 9-10, Mar. 9-10, Apr. 6-7, May 17-18, Jun. 8-9, Jul. 13-14, Aug. 17-18, Sep. 14-15, Oct. 19-20, Nov. 16-17. Cost: $2,795. Location: ” e Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston. Info: Allison Morse, 872-8898, ayurvedavt@ comcast.net.

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Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org.

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ABSTRACT PAINTING: Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a variety of fun demonstrations and exercises designed to help you open up and work intuitively.

Experiment with paint of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor) and a variety of other mixed media. Beginners are welcome. ” u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: ¡ is class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create successful works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available: acrylic paint. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new.

Tue., Mar. 26-Apr. 30, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ALTERNATIVE PRINTING: CYANOTYPES: Beat the winter blues! In this one-day workshop, students will create one-of-a-kind blue prints using the historic cyanotype method. Cyanotypes are made by placing negatives, large transparencies or objects on chemically coated watercolor paper, and then exposing the paper to UV light. ¡ is workshop will cover digitally preparing and printing digital negatives, hand-coating watercolor paper, and making the final print using a UV light table. Sat., Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $60/person; $54/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: ¡ is hybrid darkroom and digital lab class will help you refine your skill set to create the

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work you envision, either traditionally in the black-and-white darkroom, through scanning and printing in the digital lab, or both. ¡ is class will also explore ideas in contemporary photography and theory through select readings and will discuss the technical, aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work through supportive weekly critique sessions.

Bring a selection of recent images to the first class. Option 1: ” u., Jan. 17-Mar. 7, 6-9 p.m. Option 2: ” u., Mar. 21-May 9, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $360/person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ARTIST AT WORK: Artist Rebecca Weisman discusses her largest immersive installation to date, “Skin Ego,” which incorporates film and performance to spin a mysterious narrative expressing the nature of our impermanence.

Following her presentation, a moderated discussion between Weisman and the audience will explore professional development insights emerging from the project. Wed., Mar. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

contemporary approach to the figure. Use fresh color and dynamic composition to strengthen your personal expression. Work from live models each week, explore a variety of advanced techniques with nontoxic watersoluble oils and get supportive feedback in a small group environment. Figure drawing experience is recommended. Wed., Mar. 13-May 1, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $360/person; $324/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

CURATOR CONNECT: BCA Curator and Director of Exhibitions Heather Ferrell leads a lively conversation to help demystify the curatorial process, as well as give artists practical advice on studio visits, project proposals and introducing artwork to galleries and museums. Max participants: 15.

Wed., May 15, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15/ person; $13.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

BANGLES: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your silver, copper or brass bangle. Open to all skill levels.

All materials included. ” u., Jan. 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING: Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practices with a

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS: Do you shoot digital images and have a project idea to explore? ¡ is eight-week class will challenge you to edit and refine your photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organizing and editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom, printing on our Epson large format printers and more will be covered, tailored to individual student interests. Fri., Mar. 29May 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DRAWING: Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, and charcoal in this small, group setting. All levels of experience welcome.

Option 1: Tue., Jan 22-Mar. 5, 9:30 a.m.-noon. (no class Feb. 26). Option 2: Wed., Jan. 23-Feb. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $255/person; $229.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlington cityarts.org.

ARTIST AT WORK: BCA’s 2018 Barbara Smail Award recipient Elizabeth Bunsen will discuss her vibrantly colored fabric prints and window installation currently on view at BCA. Following her talk, a moderated discussion between Bunsen and the audience will explore topics such as her career development, daily practice and service in the community.

A reception will follow the program. ” u., Mar. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

ARTIST BOOKS & ZINES: Have you wanted to make a book or zine but don’t know where to start? Bring your project ideas and create unique artist books and zines from start to finish in this in-depth, hands-on class.

Sequencing choices, layout in Adobe InDesign, digital printing and hand-binding techniques will be covered. ¡ is class will also examine the conceptual ideas behind books as objects, considering design, content and what makes an interesting or compelling book. Mon., Apr. 8-May 13, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

choices, metering techniques and more. Organizing and editing files in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop will also be covered, and students will leave with a selection of high-quality prints made on our archival Epson printer. Option 1: Jan. 25-Mar. 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Option 2: Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 18). Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DARKROOM CRASH COURSE: Explore the traditional, analog, black-and-white darkroom! Learn how to properly expose blackand-white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. Students will leave with the skills and confidence to join the darkroom as a member. All 35mm film, paper and darkroom supplies included. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera to the first class.

Mon., Mar. 18-Apr. 8, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $180/person; $162/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn the basics of making a great photograph from initial exposure to editing and printing in this comprehensive eight-week class. ¡ is class will start with an overview of camera controls and functions, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO ratings, shooting in RAW, lens

DRAWING & PAINTING: ¡ is workshop is designed for the young artist who loves to draw and paint. Join us at BCA’s painting studio to experiment with different mediums and techniques, while learning how to make your drawings and paintings even better. Ages 6-11.

Tue., Feb. 26, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

EARRINGS: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own earrings. Open to all skill levels. Class includes copper and brass, silver ear wire, and all basic tools. Silver can be purchased separately. ” u., Mar. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING: Expand on your drawing skills while discovering the possibilities of abstract drawing styles

and compositions. A variety of drawing mediums, sizes and techniques will be explored, with plenty of flexibility to incorporate individual visions. Benefit from constructive feedback and gentle coaching in this supportive environment. Some drawing experience recommended. ” u., Mar. 14-Apr. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Cost: $270/person; $243/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FAMILY ART SATURDAY: Get creative and make art together!

Families are invited to drop in to the BCA Center every third Saturday of the month to create their own artworks inspired by our current exhibitions. Each Family Art Saturday offers a different art-making project that will ignite the imaginations of your family members! Sat., Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL: Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio.

A ticket includes a wheel-throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to try making a bowl or cup. ¡ ere is a $5 additional fee per clay piece fired and glazed by the studio. Fri., Feb. 1-May 3, 7:309 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FRIDAY FAMILY CLAY: Spend a Friday night with your family at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (for ages 6+), handbuilding for any age, unlimited clay and time to create. If you’d like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece. Registration is required.

Fri., Feb. 1-May 3, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

GLAZE CHEMISTRY: For ceramics artists, glazing can be a daunting and mysterious process: part alchemy, part magic and part pure luck. During this two-hour lecture, we will pull back the curtain to reveal the science behind this mysterious process. Mon., Mar. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

GRAPHIC NOVEL: Learn the art of visual storytelling through this immersive class in the comics discipline. Students will learn a broad range of techniques for communicating with both words and pictures, with an emphasis on using pen and ink. Some basic drawing experience is encouraged. Basic materials provided.

Option 1: Mon., Jan. 28-Mar. 11, 6-8:30 p.m. Option 2: Wed., Mar. 20-Apr. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA BURLINGTON CITY ARTS

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members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HAND-PRINTED FABRIC WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one-night workshop and explore the possibilities of printmaking. Students will explore simple and satisfying ways to add design to fabric goods to bring home. Class includes all materials; no experience necessary.

Tue., Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HANDBUILDING: Learn the basics of handbuilding that will help you create functional and sculptural forms from clay. Class will include an introduction to our clay studio’s equipment and tools, along with helpful demonstrations and discussions. Working with the clay in different stages, from greenware to glaze, will be covered. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Fri., Feb. 15-Mar. 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (no class Mar. 1). Option 2: Fri., Apr. 12-May 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $204/ person; $183.60/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: Tell your story with photographs in this eight-week session for high school students! Students will explore their individual ideas, go on group photo shoots, process and print digital photos and zines in our digital lab, experiment with film photography in our darkroom, and participate in supportive discussions and critiques. All supplies and cameras provided. Scholarships available.

Fri., Feb. 1-Mar. 29, 5-7:30 p.m. (no class Mar. 1). Cost: $240/ person; $216/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

HIGHLIGHT KIDS LANTERN ART ACTIVITY: We’ve partnered with Social Sentinel and the #asafervt campaign to make creative kits that offer students in second grade and older the opportunity to create lanterns for the Highlight Parade! Join the BCA Education team as they lead this make-and-take art party. Decorate your lantern with the ideas of community and acceptance, then head up to Church Street’s top block at 5:30 p.m. to march in the parade!

Come join us at the BCA to make art for the parade! ° e lantern activity is free. Highlight is presented by Burlington Telecom & Lake Champlain Transportation Company. Highlight is Burlington’s new citywide New Year’s Eve celebration, coproduced by Burlington City Arts & Signal Kitchen. Mon., Dec. 31, 2-5 p.m. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

texturing, cold connections, ring sizing and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. ° e class includes some copper, brass and nickel for class projects; use of all basic tools; and studio access during the weeks of your class. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Option 2: Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: Tue., Apr. 16-May 21, 5:30-8 p.m.

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

LIFE DRAWING: Spend the evening with other local artists drawing one of our experienced models.

Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot. Ticket purchases for this class are nonrefundable.

Fri., Feb. 1-Apr. 19, 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MINI WORLDS: Shrink down with us and create small, beautiful worlds. Campers will be encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to develop tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses or fairy worlds.

Ages 6-11. ˜ u., Feb. 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

and professionally guided manner.

Sat., Jan. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $15/ person; $13.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

NATURAL PIGMENT WORKSHOP: Artist Elizabeth Bunsen will lead a workshop that explores the practice of using natural dyes to make fabric and paper creations. ° e session will incorporate several forms of natural materials, such as leaves, blossoms, rust and insects, demonstrating how they are used to create an array of colors. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

OIL PAINTING: Learn how to paint with nontoxic, water-soluble oils. With an emphasis on studio work, this class will begin with fun exercises. Using direct observational skills, we’ll work on still life and referencing photographs; we’ll explore the landscape.

Discover a variety of painting techniques and learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to your work. Beginners are welcome.

Tue., Jan. 22-Mar. 12, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MIXED-LEVEL WHEEL THROWING: Mixed-Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. ° is eight-week course is rooted in fundamentals and encourages individual projects. Demonstrations and instruction will cover centering, throwing, trimming and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Option 1: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 13, 1:30-4 p.m. Option 2: Wed., Apr. 3-May 22, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Option 3: ˜ u., Apr. 4-May 23, 6-8:30 p.m.

Th Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MONOPRINT: Hone your skills working with the press and experiment with a variety of materials to take your printmaking to the next level. Learn how to incorporate drypoint and collagraph techniques and discover how to layer images that create depth in your work.

Students are encouraged to bring ideas and imagery they want to develop further. Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

MOVEMENT WORKSHOP: In this 90-minute workshop, develop nourishing connections with others while building upon specific methods used to generate movement in “Becoming Human,” an exhibit currently on view at the BCA JEWELRY: Learn the basics of creCenter. ° is workshop offers the ating metal jewelry. Techniques opportunity for nondancers and covered will include sawing, pierctrained dancers alike to explore ing, filing, annealing, soldering, creative movement in a safe, fun 72 SEVEN DAYS DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 9, 2019

PEN & INK: Learn the striking techniques of pen & ink.

Students will discover how to use cross-hatching, stippling and ink washes to enhance their realistic or abstract drawings. Share progress and receive feedback in a supportive setting. No experience necessary. All basic supplies will be provided. Mon., Apr. 8-May 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PENDANTS: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your own copper, brass or nickel pendant using basic cutting, stamping and sawing techniques. Open to all skill levels.

All materials included. ˜ u., Apr.

11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCREEN PRINTING: ° is introduction to screen printing will show you how to design and print T-shirts, posters, fine art and more. Discover a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using handdrawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Students will learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use an exposure unit and how to print on a variety of surfaces.

Students can bring their screens or rent one through the studio.

No experience necessary. Option 1: Wed., Jan. 23-Mar. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Option 2: ˜ u., Mar. 28-May 16, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $340/ person; $306/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK: Learn how to take professionalquality digital images of your work in this hands-on workshop in our lighting studio. Whether you’re applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or putting together a website, you’ll leave this workshop with techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentations. ˜ u., Apr. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $45/person; $40.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

POTTERY WHEEL: ° is day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel.

Students will have all day to get their hands on clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead free.

Ages 6-11. Mon., Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

POTTERY WHEEL: ° is day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel.

Students will have all day to get their hands into clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All fi items will be dishwasher safe and lead free. Ages 6-11. Fri., Mar. 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/ person; $63/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 8657166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY: Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a composite fine metals, 10% water and of 90% fi fired, PMC organic binder. When fi burns out the binder leaving a solid brass, silver or gold piece. In this four-week course, a variety of techniques will be demonstrated showing the versatility of the material, and students will be able to create several small pieces of wearable art, such as beads, earrings and pendants. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m.noon. Option 2: Tue., Mar. 12-Apr. 2, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $190/person; $171/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington.

Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts. org.

PRESENTATION & PERFORMANCE ROBOPOEMS: QUADRUPED@S : Alm@ Perez (Tina Escaja) demonstrates the features of her robots while exploring the evolution of poetry beyond the page. From the creation of a cyborg identity to projects that merge art and technology, the artist explores new ways of understanding and experiencing poetry in a new technological age. Supported in part by the UVM Humanities Center. Wed., Apr. 17, 6-7 p.m.

Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

PRINTMAKING: ° is introductory class will show you a whole range of printing techniques that

can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Over six weeks, you’ll be introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collagraph (a low-relief intaglio technique) and monoprinting. No previous experience needed. Option 1: Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Option 2: ˜ u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. (no class Feb. 14).

Cost: $255/person; $229.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

RINGS: Check out the jewelry and fine metals studio by making your silver ring. Open to all skill levels.

All materials included. ˜ u., Feb. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $37/ person; $33.30/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOPS: Choose anywhere from one to five days of art workshops for your child during Winter School Break. All basic supplies are included. Students must bring their bag lunch, and snacks will be provided. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCREEN PRINT: Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn the basics of screen printing to print images onto paper and fabric. Wed., Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $70/ person; $63/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SCREEN PRINT WORKSHOP: Get to know our print studio at this one-night workshop and explore the possibilities of screen printing. Students will choose from a variety of prepped silkscreen designs to put on a poster or tote bag to bring home. Class includes all materials, no experience necessary. Tue., Mar. 26, 6-9 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios,

SOUNDCHECK: Join Slam Poet and Artistic Director Rajnii Eddins with Young Writers Project for a Writing Workshop and Open Mic at Burlington City Arts. It’s free! Open to all! To find out more about SoundCheck and other events at Young Writers Project, contact rajnii@youngwritersproject.org. Dec. 13 & Jan. 17.; writing workshop, 6 p.m.; open mic, 7 p.m.

Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

STUDIO NIGHT FOR EDUCATORS: Spend an evening exploring the tools and equipment in BCA’s Print and Drawing & Painting studios with fellow teaching artists and K-12 educators. Participants will have the opportunity to express their own creativity, as well as discuss ways to bring lessons back to the classroom. Innovative reflection and assessment strategies will also be presented. ˜ u., Mar. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $25/ person; $22.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY JEWELRY: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s jewelry studio. Using our studio equipment, fine metals and beads, your family will create beautiful and wearable works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and create on their own.

Sun., Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY PAINT: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s painting and drawing studio. Using our paints, brushes, easels and more, your family will create beautiful works of art. All supplies are provided; no experience needed.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge.

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fun and paint on their own. Sun., Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

SUNDAY FAMILY PRINTMAKING: Spend a morning with teaching artist Kate McKernan in BCA’s print studio. Using our printing plates, inks and press, your family will create beautiful works of art.

All supplies are provided; no experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to join the fun and print on their own.

Sun., Mar. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Cost: $10/person; $9/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT WORK WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS, K-6: In this session, participants will engage in activities and discussion to better understand the new American experience, the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, and the process of acquiring a new language. Participants will learn practical strategies that will help them differentiate their music, drama, dance and visual arts lessons and make them more accessible to English Learners (ELs). Wed., Jan. 16, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

THE ARTIST’S STORY: Learn tips for writing and presenting a successful artist talk from storyteller and educator, Recille Hamrell.

Improve your public speaking and learn to craft an engaging story about how you began your work, your challenges and successes, and the purpose and unique value of what you create. Artists from all disciplines and levels are welcome. Wed., Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25/person; $22.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

WATERCOLOR: Learn how to paint with watercolor. ˜ is class will focus on observational painting from still life, figure, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. Class may move outdoors for plein air painting on nice days! No experience necessary. ˜ u., Mar. 28-May 2, 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $225/person; $202.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

WHEEL THROWING: ˜ is class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio.

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Five class schedules to choose from. Visit website for details.

Cost: $340/person; $306/BCA members. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

WOODCUT: Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner.

Students will focus on fundamental relief printing techniques and will be able to transform their designs into unique prints.

Students will then progress to more sophisticated processes, including multicolor printing and two-to-three color reduction block printing. Class cost includes all basic materials. Wed., Apr. 3-May 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225/ person; $202.50/BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 865-7166, burlingtoncityarts.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels.

Beginner walk-in classes, Wed., 6 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

dreams INTRODUCTION TO DREAMWORK: ˜ e Talmud regarded an uninterpreted dream like a letter from a friend that you failed to open. Dreams are full of guidance, wisdom and insights designed to heal us, help us and enrich daily reality. In this workshop, we learn how to remember our dreams, handle their symbols and interpret them so as to glean the messages they offer. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 7-9 p.m. (snow day, Feb. 1). Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.

drumming TAIKO AND DJEMBE CLASSES IN BURLINGTON!: Open classes in September. New drumming sessions begin the weeks of 10/8, 11/26, 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 5/6.

Intermediate Taiko: Mon., 6-8:20 p.m. Taiko for Adults: Tue., 5:306:20 p.m., & Wed., 6:30-7:50 p.m. Djembe for Adults: Wed., 5:30-6:20 p.m. Taiko for Kids and Parents: Tue., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

World Drumming for Kids and Parents: Wed., 4:30-5:20 p.m.

Drums provided. Conga classes, too! Visit schedule and register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington.

Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko. org.

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curiouser” (to use Alice’s term as she wandered through wonderland) with every passing day? ˜ is experiential workshop addresses this question with over a dozen exercises, techniques and practices to help participants achieve an abiding locus of security. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7-9 p.m. (snow day Feb. 6). Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.

fitness QI GONG WORKSHOP: In this workshop, participants will learn the Shen Exercises from the Tao Ahn Pai system of internal qi gong. ˜ e primary purpose of this set of 12 non-strenuous exercises is self-healing. Other benefits of consistent practice include improved concentration, increased visual and auditory acuity, and enhanced sensitivity. Jan. 26 & 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $125/ weekend. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Essex Junction. Info: Carrie Abair, 9999717, abairacupuncture@gmail. com, abairacupuncture.com.

TRY THE Y!: Cardio and weight equipment. Spin, yoga, zumba and more group exercise classes.

Lap pool, 88-degree Fahrenheit program pool; swim lessons and aquatic classes. All in a supportive community where everyone is welcome. Try us for a day for free! Location: Greater Burlington YMCA, 266 College St., Burlington.

Info: 862-9622, gbymca.org.

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ADULT SATURDAY SING!: Instructor: Jen Greenwood. Sat., Mar. 16-May 4 (no class Mar. 30 & Feb. 27), 10-11 a.m. Cost: $75/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

BALLET LEVELS I & II: Teens & Adults. Instructor: Elizabeth Brody. Drop-ins welcome. Mon., Jan. 7-May 6 (no class Jan. 21, Feb. 25 & Apr. 22). Level I: 5:306:30 p.m. Level II: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Cost: $185/15 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

BURLESQUE: Ages 18+.

Instructor: Doctor Vu. Drop-ins welcome. Mon., 7-8 p.m., Jan. 7-May 6 (no class Jan. 21, Feb. 25 & Apr. 22). Cost: $185/15 weeks; $15/hour to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

ELLA-VATED IMPROVISATION COMBO: Adults. Instructor: Tom Cleary. Wed. Feb. 6 & 20, Mar. 6 & 20, Apr. 3 & 17 & May 1, 7:15-8:30 p.m. Cost: $200/person. Location:

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.

Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURES: Ages 6-8.

Instructor: Mark Stein. Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

SHORT FORM IMPROVISATION: Instructor: Mark Stein. ˜ u., Jan. 24-Mar. 7 (no class Feb. 28), 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $150/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: MUSICAL THEATER ADVENTURE CAMP: Ages 9-14. Instructor: Owen Leavey & Randal Pierce.

Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost: $350/person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FEBRUARY VACATION CAMP: SILENT FILMMAKING: Grades 6-8. Instructor: Elisa Van Duyne and Ross Ransom. Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $350/ person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

FLYNN YOUTH THEATER: ˜ ree groups, placement session on Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. Instructor: Mark Stein. All-Stars: grades 5-8, Tue., Jan. 15-Apr. 30 (no class 2/26 & 4/23), 3:30-5:15 p.m. Juniors: grades 2-6, ˜ u., Jan. 17-May 2 (no class 2/28 & 4/25). 3:45-5:15 p.m. Sprouts: age 4-grade 2, Wed., Jan. 16-May 1 (no class 2/27 & 4/24), 3:45-5 p.m. Cost: $225/14 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

HEY MASTER DJ! WITH DJ CRAIG MITCHELL: Adults and teens 16+.

Instructor: DJ cRAIG mITCHELL. Mon., Jan. 14-Mar. 4 (no class Jan. 21), 5:15-6:45 p.m. Cost: $150/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

HIP-HOP: Teens and adults.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Dropins welcome. ˜ u., Jan. 17-May 9 (no class Feb. 28 & Apr. 25), 5:35-7:05 p.m. Cost: $225/15 weeks; $22.50/1.5 hours to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

JAZZ FUSION: Teens & adults.

Instructor: Rose Bedard. Dropins welcome. ˜ u., Jan. 17-May 9 (no class Feb. 28 & Apr. 25), 7:10-8:40 p.m. Cost: $225/15 weeks; $22.50/1.5-hour class to drop in. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

MOTH-STYLE STORYTELLING: Instructor: Susanne Schmidt.

Tue., Jan. 22-Mar. 5 (no class Feb. 26), 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $165/6 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY DRUMMING: For families with children of any age who would enjoy a sensoryfriendly experience. Sun., Jan. 27 and Mar. 10, 1-2 p.m Free & open to the public. Location: Flynn

TAP LEVELS I, II & III: Teens and adults. Instructor: Elisa Van Duyne. Wed., Jan. 16-May 8 (no class Feb. 27 & Apr. 24). Level 1: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Level II: 6:35-7:35 p.m. Level III: 7:40-8:40 p.m Cost: $185/15 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

TIGER MONKEY DRAGON YOUTH IMPROV TROUPES: Grades 5-12. Placement session for new students: Jan. 9 from 6-7 p.m.

Instructor: Mark Stein. Tiger Monkey Dragon Improv Troupe: Fri., Jan. 18-Apr. 26 (no class Mar. 1 & Apr. 26), 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tiger Monkey Dragon Advanced Improv Troupe: Fri., Jan. 18-Apr. 26 (no class Mar. 1 & Apr. 26), 4:40-6:10 p.m. Cost: $225/14 weeks. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

YOUTH JAZZ MUSIC COMBOS: Grades 7-12. Instructors: Shane Hardiman and Tom Cleary. Tue., Jan. 22-May 7 (no class Feb. 26 & Apr. 23). 2 groups, auditions on Jan. 10. Cost: $225/14 weeks.

Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4543, flynnarts.org.

gardening UVM EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER COURSE: In this 16-week online course, learn to create a healthy, sustainable home landscape and grow your own food! Become a volunteer and teach others environmentally friendly, research-based practices.

Course offered online, statewide, non-credit. Track 1: Certified Master Gardener Volunteer.

Track 2: Certificate of Home Horticulture. Jan. 18-May 10. Cost: $425/person; $425 for Track 1 ($30 per module); $475 for Track 2 ($33 per module). Scholarships avail. Location: Extension campus, online, statewide. Info: UVM Extension Master Gardener, Beret Halverson, 656-1777, master. gardener@uvm.edu, go.uvm.edu/ mastergardener.

language ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE WINTER SESSION: Our six-week session starts on January 7, and we are offering French classes for adults in Burlington, Colchester and Montpelier. We serve the entire range of students from the true beginners to those who are already comfortable conversing in French. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 881-8826, education@aflcr.org, aflcr.org.

FRENCH CLASSES: ADULTS, YOUTH, PRE-K: Give the gift of learning this season. Learn French! Encouraging, fun and structured classes held in beautiful art studio. Led by experienced teacher, fluent speaker, lived/ worked in France & Cameroon.

Not sure which level best for you? Pas de problème: Contact Madame Maggie to help you decide. Allons-y! Adult French: ˜ u., Jan. 17-Mar. 7., Beginner 5-6:30 p.m., Adv. Beg/Intermediate 6:308 p.m. ($240). Youth After-school FRArt Workshop! Mon., Jan. 14Jun. 10., 3-5 p.m. No class: Jan. 21, Feb. 25, Apr. 22 & May 27. Sign up for entire session ($475) or four weeks at a time ($150). Location: Wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanstudioeduc.com.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces.

No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bully-proofing and self-defense life skills to avoid them becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixthdegree Instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion.

Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

meditation INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: Get a basic orientation to an essential practice of the spiritual journey; learn over a dozen techniques in this workshop that is more experiential than intellectual. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2-4 p.m. (snow day Mar. 2). Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury.

Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909.

LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and ˜ u., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes and retreats also offered. See our website at burlington.shambhala.org.

Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

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movement MOVING OUT OF PAIN IN 2019: Tired of doing things to relieve pain that don’t work despite all your efforts? Start 2019 with something that really works! Join Uwe Mester, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, for effectively reducing or even eliminating chronic pain in your muscles and joints. ”e Feldenkrais Method has helped thousands of people get better through better movement and awareness. Find out how gentle and easy movement lessons will help you move out of pain. For more information about Feldenkrais, including testimonials about Uwe, please visit vermontfeldenkrais.com. First class is always free. Starts Jan. 8, Tue., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $18/1-hour class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., Burlington.

Info: Vermont Feldenkrais, Uwe Mester, 735-3770, movevt@gmail. com, vermontfeldenkrais.com.

music WINTER MUSIC TOGETHER CLASSES IN RICHMOND: Come join our fun group of music makers on Fridays at Richmond Free Library with your infant, toddler or preschooler! (Children 0-5 with a caregiver welcome.) We’ll sing, explore rhythm instruments, move and play in a friendly,

relaxed setting where lots of musical learning happens, and then gets reinforced with at-home materials. No musical experience (or fancy dance moves) required. Give the gift of sweet, active fun with your child this winter, with benefits that truly last a lifetime. Fri., Jan. 4-Mar. 22, 9-9:45 a.m. $200/10 classes (infants 8 months & younger free w/ a paid sibling). Incl. family materials: illustrated songbook, CD, downloadable music & resources online. Location: Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St., Richmond.

Info: Joanna May, 318-5338, musictogetherjmay@gmavt.net, musictogetherjmay.com.

photography BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHERS’ WORKROOM: ”is al l-level workshop will emphasize creation and portfolio development. Each student will choose an individual project to pursue during the course and will complete a cohesive body of work. We will also engage in communal, supportive discussions. Instructor: Marcie Scrudder. Łu., Jan. 17-Mar . 28 (no class Mar. 7), 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $265/person; $240/members.

Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com.

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PILATES MATWORK!: Pilates matwork classes for all levels of ability from beginner to advanced, taught by Sharon Mcilwaine, certified pilates instructor, with many years of experience. All welcome. First class is free! Tue., 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:45-9:45 a.m. (no class Dec. 25). Cost: $18/1-hour class. Location: Sacred Mountain Studio, 215 College St., 3rd FL, Burlington. Info: Burlington Acupuncture, Sharon McIlwaine, 522-3992, sharon@ burlingtonacupuncture.com, pilatesmatworkvermont.com.

GOOD GRIEF: THE ART OF GRIEVING: Has grief stopped you from feeling fully alive? How do we attend to both the tasks of living and grieving? Art provides color and texture in a time when life feels heavy and dull. Art speaks when words fail. Explore the art of grieving though music, art, movement and writing.

Weekly on Sat., Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $240/ person; $200/person if paid by Jan. 1; all materials incl. Location: Expressive Arts Burlington, 200 Main St., #9. Info: Topaz Weis, 343-8172, topazweis@gmx.net, expressiveartsburlington.com.

LEARN FREELANCE BOOK EDITING: Winter Class Series begin in Montpelier. Jan. 23: Developmental/Line Editing (five evening sessions for $175). Jan. 24: Copyediting/Proofreading (six evening sessions for $250). You will work on actual manuscripts (fiction and nonfiction) and learn how to get started in freelance book editing. Follow-up mentoring group available. Register online. Class size limited. Starts Jan. 23 & 24, Wed. & Łurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $250/2-hour class for 6 weeks; $175 for 5 weeks. Location: Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., Montpelier.

Info: Editorial Arts Academy, Nancy Marriott, 805-895-8428, Nancy@EdtorialArtsAcademy. com, editorialartsacademy.com/ classes-events.

shamanism EXTRAORDINARY REALITIES: Learn how to journey into the spirit realms, where you will work with powerfully compassionate and intelligent helping spirits, teachers and healers. ”e session will include an introduction to the practice of shamanic divination and an overview of shamanic healing. Meet your power animal in a core shamanic introduction. Sat., Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $120/9hour class. Location: Shaman’s Flame Workshop Center, 644 Log Town Rd., Woodbury. Info: Peter Clark, 456-8735, peterclark13@ gmail.com, shamansflame.com.

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TRANSFORM ENDO & HEAVY PERIODS: Transform Adenomyosis, Endometriosis and Heavy Periods is for people with these conditions and anyone who wants to learn more about holistic approaches to improving symptoms. We’ll learn how to make essential oil vaginal suppositories to lower pelvic inflammation, have tea and try copaiba essential oil to improve pelvic blood flow. Jan. 5, 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $15/1.5-hour workshop.

Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: Sara Lopez, 989-2866, hello@ saralopez.net, saralopez.net.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Practice yoga in a down-to-earth atmosphere with some of the most experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals in Burlington.

Daily drop-in classes include $5 Community, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Yin, Meditation, Yoga Wall and Yoga ”erapeutics led b y physical therapists. Dive deeper into your practice with Yoga for Life, a semesterbased program of unlimited yoga,

weekend workshops and mentorship. Transform your career with our Yoga Teacher Training rooted in anatomy and physiology and taught by a faculty of healthcare providers who integrate yoga into their practices. $15/class; $140/10-class card; $5-10/community class. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington.

Info: 864-9642, evolutionvt.com.

SANGHA STUDIO | NONPROFIT, DONATION-BASED YOGA: Sangha Studio builds an empowered community through the shared practice of yoga. Free yoga service initiatives and outreach programs are offered at 17 local organizations working with all ages.

Join Sangha in both downtown Burlington and the Old North End for one of their roughly 60 weekly classes and workshops. Become a Sustaining Member for $60/ month and practice as often as you like! Daily. Location: Sangha Studio, 120 Pine St. and 237 North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 448-4262, info@sanghastudio.org.

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LOCAL ALBUM: J Bengoy, Dogwood Winter FAVORITE SONG FROM THE ALBUM: “Hands”

NONLOCAL ALBUM: Lucy Dacus, Historian FAVORITE SONG FROM THE ALBUM:

Truth” / “Historians”

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“Pillar of

JASON COOLEY, Blue Button

LA: The Dead Shakers, All Circles Vanish FS: “Neighbors”

Jóhann Jóhannsson, Mandy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FS: “Mandy Love Theme” NA:

KAT WRIGHT, soul maven

Eric George, Two Hands//Songs of Resistance FS: “Gentrification Rag” NA: Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You FS: “The Mother”

€ e local scene on the best music of 2018

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JB LEDOUX, the Le Duo, Jo Bled LA: Zoë Keating, Snowmelt FS: “Possible”

NA: Guerilla Toss, Twisted Crystal FS: “Jesus Rabbit”

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fter a year of highlighting the works of local singer-songwriters, musicians, club promoters and producers, we thought it would be enlightening to learn what some of those same people chose as their favorite albums of 2018. In addition to soliciting scenesters’ picks for both local and nonlocal releases, we also asked for their favorite tracks from each, which might serve as a good entry point for new listeners. Here’s what they told us. Hopefully you’ll discover some new favorites, too.

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The High Breaks, Stay Loose & Hang Tight With… the High Breaks FS: “The Sinister Surfer” NA: The Demon Seeds, Exercise Your Demons FS: “Blood Orgy of the She Devils” LA:

ALIT, acoustic crooner LA: Clever Girls, Luck

FS: “Catch and Release”

NA: Greta Van Fleet, Anthem of the Peaceful

Army

FS: “When the Curtain Falls”

KAYHL COOPER, director

LA: Chazzy Lake, Goodbye V.D. Baby FS: “Solar Flare”

NA: Tierra Whack, Whack World FS: “Pretty Ugly”

ALEX CROTHERS,

Higher Ground Presents

LA: The Essex Green, Hardly Electronic FS: “January Says”

Courtney Barnett, Tell Me How You Really Feel FS: “Nameless, Faceless” NA:

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Greetings, music lovers. We’re just a few days away from bidding adieu to 2018.

Take a moment to remember the best show you saw this year. Now think back to the worst show you saw. Which stands out more clearly, the good or the bad?

For me, it’s always the good — although I did see MARK MCGRATH of SUGAR RAY perform a particularly uninspiring set at the Champlain Valley Fair in 2017. That clearly stuck with me. I’m thinking about it right now…

In a normal week, I use this column to preview events, espouse opinions and provide updates on the latest music- and nightlife-related news. But, as is tradition, the final Soundbites of the year looks back on the past 12 months to remind you of many significant and noteworthy happenings. In 2018, some items were cause for celebration; others, not so much.

Let’s start with some personnel changes. In January, Waking Windows cofounder BRIAN NAGLE — aka DJ DISCO PHANTOM — stepped into the role of talent buyer for the Monkey House in Winooski.

He followed previous talent buyers — and Waking Windows cohorts — PADDY REAGAN and MATT ROGERS. Nagle’s sensibilities and tastes were evident throughout the year, as more and more up-and-coming, cutting-edge indie and electro-pop artists filled out the club’s roster: Iowa indie-pop outfit KAREN MEAT, Philadelphia weirdos PILL and Los Angeles fuzz-pop act TV GIRL, to name but a few.

Vermont Public Radio’s weekly “Friday Night Jazz” program found a new host after poet REUBEN JACKSON stepped down in April. The following month, Bronx-born, South Burlington-

based trumpeter RAY VEGA took the reins.

Vega, a senior lecturer at the University of Vermont, is known for his work with prominent Latin jazz icons TITO PUENTE, MONGO SANTAMARIA and RAY BARRETTO, as well as his weekly jazz sessions at Hotel Vermont in Burlington. 2018 marked Vega’s 10th year in the state.

Speaking of anniversaries, several entities celebrated a 20th this year: rockabilly group the STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS, Club Metronome’s house/techno series Sunday Night Mass and the state’s premier nightclub, Higher Ground. The last booked acts in both its Showcase Lounge and Ballroom practically every night in April. Huge stars such as JEFF TWEEDY, MARGO PRICE, MIKE GORDON, SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS and many more came on board for the South Burlington club’s 20th birthday bonanza.

Vermonters and touring entertainers

Owen Daniel-McCarter at Babes Bar in Bethel

now have more places than ever to perform. In March, Deli 126 opened in Burlington. Aside from providing the Queen City with delectable cocktails and, from what I’ve heard, dope-ass sandwiches, the swanky speakeasy has become a new hot spot for local jazz cats.

In April, former Higher Ground co-owner KEVIN STATESIR introduced the Double E Lounge in Essex Junction.

Housed in the Essex Cinemas building at the Essex Shoppes, the venue showcases intimate performances in a lounge space as well as large-scale concerts in the colossal T-Rex Theater.

In June, Babes Bar in Bethel became the small town’s community-oriented hub for live music, movie nights, cribbage tournaments and authentic Chicagostyle hot dogs. A hop-skip down the road in White River Junction, the folks at Maple Street Catering took over the former Tupelo Music Hall. Since opening as the Engine Room in March, the club has offered EDM dance parties, musical theater, standup comedy and, of course, plenty of rock, country and blues bands.

Arrivals inevitably came alongside departures. After one of the most frigid New Year’s Eves in recent memory, Burlington’s First Night announced in April that the 2017 edition was its last. Fortunately, Signal Kitchen and Burlington City Arts stepped in to take on curatorial duties for the December 31 madness. Known as Highlight, the similarly sprawling event features familyfriendly music and cultural happenings all over Burlington. ANAÏS MITCHELL, HENRY JAMISON, 99 NEIGHBORS, BRETT HUGHES and others are planning to knock your socks off as you ring in the New Year.

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NA: Tierra Whack, Whack World

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HANKNATIVE, 99 Neighbors LA: Sam., Collision

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FS: “Feeling Small”

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FS: “SHINE”

NA: Long Gone John, Miles Away FS: “Easier to Quit”

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LA: J Bengoy, Dogwood Winter FS: “Suspended”

NA: Caroline Rose, LONER

FS: “Jeannie Becomes a Mom”

KRISTINA STYKOS, producer LA: Ariel Zevon, The Detangler

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FS: “You Said You”

NA: Ohmme, Parts

LA: Es-K, Koan

NA: Marlowe (L’Orange & Solemn

FS: “Wildcard”

NA: Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer FS: “I Like That”

ADAM WOLF, doom-country

tearjerker

LA: The Onlys, Decay FS: “Chores”

NA: Adrianne Lenker, abysskiss FS: “Terminal Paradise”

REBECCA MACK, Amerykanka

LA: Inner Fire District, There Will Be

Singing About the Dark Times

FS: “Lighthouse”

FS: “Grandmother”

Brigham), Marlowe FS: “Gone Believer”

KATY HELLMAN, Julia Caesar

SAM DUPONT, the DuPont Brothers

FS: “Mourning Dove”

FS: “Accidental Graveyard”

Album [Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture] FS: “Big Shot” (by Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott)

FS: “Symbol”

KEVIN BLOOM, the Dead Shakers

SAM , 99 Neighbors

NICOLE NELSON, Dwight & Nicole

FS: “Sleeping Dogs” (Bleach Day cover)

FS: “Backseat”

FS: “Big Box Law Enforcement”

LA: Honey & Soul, To the River NA: Neko Case, Hell-On FS: “Winnie”

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LA: Hanknative, Problem Child NA: Saba, Care for Me FS: “Prom / King”

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FS: “Ode to Jim”

NA: Ben Reed, Two Dollar Woman

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FS: “Cold Hearted Empath”

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LA: smalltalker, Talk Small

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LA: The Dead Shakers, All Circles Vanish NA: Adrianne Lenker, abysskiss

LA: Rough Francis, MSP3: Counter Attack NA: Leon Bridges, Good Thing FS: “Bad Bad News”

NA: Various artists, Black Panther: The

LA: ouzkxqlzn, Cover Songs

NA: Kikagaku Moyo, Masana Temples FS: “Entrance”

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We also lost one of the state’s loftiest groups. In October, psych-pop heroes MADAILA announced via Facebook that they would be going on indefinite hiatus. In an exit interview with Seven Days, band members MARK DALY, ERIC MAIER, WALKER ALLEN and JER COONS cited numerous reasons for the split. In a nutshell: Life got in the way. The band played its last show — at least for the foreseeable future — on Friday, November 2, at the Higher Ground Ballroom.

2018 also brought a couple of memorable controversies — and at least one resolution to a debacle from the previous year. Remember Shrinedom out in Irasburg? Sure you do. It was the Shriners-sponsored hard-rock music festival supposedly featuring VINCE NEIL, LITA FORD, WARRANT and more. But on that fateful day in late summer of 2017, all of the headliners walked out without striking so much as one power chord, claiming they hadn’t been paid. Nearly a year later, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office announced that sanctions had been placed on the festival’s promoters, barring them from launching similar events for the next several years. Additionally, those who purchased tickets were eligible for a refund.

In September, news broke that actor/ comedian AZIZ ANSARI was to perform at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Earlier in 2018, the “Master of None” star came under fire after babe.net published an anonymous woman’s detailed account of a sexual encounter she claimed to have had with the actor. She alleged numerous instances of misconduct.

Ansari did not address the controversy in his performance yet was well received by his audience.

Finally, perhaps the most intriguing bit of local music-related news came just a few weeks ago. As reported by Seven Days’ SASHA GOLDSTEIN, on December 5, Burlington police arrested Madaila keyboardist Maier on suspicion of twice vandalizing the controversial “Everyone Loves a Parade!” mural located just off the Church Street Marketplace. Critics

of the public artwork, including Maier, have claimed that it reinforces white supremacy by failing to properly honor the Abenaki and by generally lacking nonwhite persons.

Back in October, the word “colonizers” was spray-painted across a section of the piece. The word was removed, but on Halloween the mural was again defaced.

This time, some of the painting’s faces were erased with a chemical solvent and replaced with pink dollar signs.

As Seven Days’ TAYLOR DOBBS reported, Maier was originally due in court on December 13 and was expected to face felony and misdemeanor charges of unlawful mischief. But prior to arraignment, his case was remanded to the Burlington Community Justice Center’s Rapid Intervention Community Court. According to an email from Chittenden County State’s Attorney SARAH GEORGE, Maier is “not officially charged … but we didn’t decline to prosecute, either.

If [Maier] completes CJC, then he won’t have to appear in court.”

And that’s it for 2018! I hope you had a wonderful year full of music, comedy and nightlife. We’ll see you on the other side.

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Listening In If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people’s heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this year. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.

BØRNS, “Second Night of Summer” PREP, “Don’t Bring Me Down” HUMAN TOUCH, “Promise Not to Fall” CAUTIOUS CLAY, “Cold War” JUNGLE, “Cherry”

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even Days reviewed well over 100 local records in 2018. At the risk of sounding insincere, I must say that choosing the best of those was seriously difficult this year. Was there something in the air, water or local produce that caused so many creators to birth such incredible works these past 12 months?

Perhaps. Or maybe Vermont is just inexplicably blessed with scads of excellent songwriters, musicians, engineers and producers. That’s probably it.

Whatever the case, here are the year’s best local recordings, according to this critic. You’ll also find favorites from regular contributors to the 7D music pages. We hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as we have.

12. The Smittens, City Rock Dove

Yes Darling

(Fika Recordings, vinyl, digital)

Indie-pop sweethearts the Smittens are proof that your band can still make excellent music even if life gets in the way.

The Burlington- and New York City-based quintet may not be super active these days, but its creative juices are flowing at peak levels. For example, the song “Three States” is an unprecedented duet between transgender singer-songwriter Dana Kaplan’s pre- and post-hormone therapy voices. And that’s just the opening track.

Choice cut: “Cats for Cats”

11. Dwight & Nicole, Electric Lights (self-released, vinyl, CD, digital)

Blues aficionados Dwight & Nicole delivered a radiant batch of material on Electric Lights. Glossy studio production sheen smooths out some — but not all — of the band’s gritty inclinations. Calling on glam rock, gospel and just a pinch of modern pop, the EP suggests a new era for the formerly Boston-based pair.

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10. Ver Sacrum, Stirrings Still (self-released, cassette, digital)

One of the most perplexing and stirring (pun intended) albums of 2018 is Ver Sacrum’s Stirrings Still. I previously described furniture artisan Matthew Hastings’ atmospheric masterpiece as sounding like “a transmission from the end of the world.” His moody, avant-garde folk tunes are nestled within foreboding, disorienting soundscapes.

Choice cut: “Stirrings Still”

9. smalltalker, Talk Small (self-released, digital)

Talk Small, by soulful jazz-pop ensemble s m a l l t a l k e r, closes the loop on the stylistic inclinations hinted at on the band’s 2017 debut EP Walk Tall — think of the EPs as sides

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A and B of an LP. The new effort folds in more nods to jazz than its counterpart — unconventional time signatures and polyrhythmic interplay are prominent.

Yet at its core, the new EP centers on blissful, inviting pop tunes.

Choice cut: “Wildcard”

8. Sam., Collision (self-released, digital)

On her 2018 album so sad so sexy, Swedish pop artist Lykke Li includes

Dwight & Nicole

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a song called “sex money feelings die.”

Essentially, that’s what 99 Neighbors rapper/singer Sam.’s record Collision is all about. He and his crew of instrumentalists and producers deftly and accurately portray the messy intersection of ambition, depression, lust and the endless search for contentment in an oversaturated world.

Choice cut: “Don’t Call Me”

J Bengoy

(self-released, digital)

Brimming with theatricality, poetic imagery and visceral emotions, Miku Daza’s It’s a Fairy Tale is the essence of sensational. By drawing parallels between romance and body horror, the carnivalpunk outfit highlights the pain — both corporeal and conceptual — of falling in love. Though you technically can’t see it when listening to the EP, front person Miku has a truly electric stage presence that audibly comes through in her operatic vocals.

Choice cut: “Panic”

6. J Bengoy, Dogwood Winter (self-released, digital)

Life in your twenties is traditionally a chaotic time full of mistakes, ennui and deep-seated passion. No one currently over the age of 30 has any idea what it’s like to hover around quarter-life at this exact moment in history, when everything is figuratively — and, in certain regions, literally — on fire. Despite the dire state of the world, J Bengoy serve up an evenkeeled batch of endearing indie-rock tunes focused on heartache and personal growth.

Choice cut: “Armchair”

5. Clever Girls, Luck (self-released, vinyl, CD, cassette, digital)

Hot off their impressive 2017 Loose Tooth EP, Clever Girls pushed themselves even

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7. Miku Daza, It’s a Fairy Tale

further on their first full-length, Luck.

Leaning into shoegaze territory with subtle hints of garage and golden oldies, Clever Girls create a sound that evokes traces of Mazzy Star and Jenny Lewis’ work with the Watson Twins. Front person Diane Jean’s vocals teeter between triumphant and timid, finding a relatable and comforting space in between.

Choice cut: “Dumb Smile”

4. Adam Wolf, Songs I/II (self-released, digital)

Doom-country singer-songwriter Adam Wolf’s debut EP, Songs I/II, is a claustrophobic, anxiety-riddled quagmire of existential dread. The artist’s gloomy, grunge-tastic take on alt-country is fresh and utterly devastating. Every chord struck and note plucked stings like a memory you wish you could forget.

Choice cut: “Rooted”

Miku Daza

3. Paper Castles, Acceptionalism (self-released, vinyl, digital)

Paper Castles’ first album in five years was well worth the wait. Themes of awkwardness, coming of age and love pains go hand in hand with the band’s nostalgic slackerrock aesthetics. Singer-songwriter and bandleader Paddy Reagan’s conversational singing style beautifully lends itself to the album’s confessional nature.

Choice cut: “The Inbetweens”

Chris Farnsworth, contributor The Essex Green, Hardly Electronic Bison, Drive Fast, Love Hard Rob Voland, Quality Loneliness Xenia Dunford, Flesh and Bone (& Everything Within) Side A Dan Zura, Leo’s Lament The Mountain Carol, Starkiller and the Banshees The Dead Shakers, All Circles Vanish

Justin Boland, contributor Es-K, Trust the Process

2. Yes Darling, Yes Darling

Jarv, Jarvage Vol. 2

(self-released, CD, digital)

As Yes Darling, recent BTV transplants Hayley Jane and Ryan Montbleau team up to create something completely different from their own ongoing personal projects, Hayley Jane and the Primates and the Ryan Montbleau Band. The eclectic, almost vaudevillian collection of romance-centric songs shows off not only the pair’s indelible musical chops, but also their charming personalities and theatrical showmanship.

Choice cut: “Calabasas”

1. The Mountain Carol, Starkiller and the Banshees (self-released, CD, digital)

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Plattsburgh, N.Y.’s the Mountain Carol create some of the most compelling pop music in the area. Steeped in fantastical imagery and psychedelic u n d e r t o n e s, t h e progressive trio’s majestic, arena-sized anthems transmute ’80s new-wave sensibilities. Starkiller and the Banshees is a de facto rock opera brimming with stylish guitar work and glittery synths.

Choice cut: “The Party’s Over”

Alabaster Samovars, Alabaster Samovars Dokowala, Cold Waves Hanknative, Problem Child Minds Eye Tribe, Illiterature Raw Deff, Uninvited Guest

Kristen Ravin, contributor and calendar writer Will Stamp, ”at

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Heartbreak nothing,nowhere., ruiner Hanknative, Problem Child Julia Caesar, Heavy Flow Sam., Collision Doom Service, ”e

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Service The High Breaks, Stay Loose and Hang Tight With… the High Breaks

Dan Bolles, assistant arts editor Paper Castles, Acceptionalism Julia Caesar, Heavy Flow J Bengoy, Dogwood Winter The Tsunamibots vs Brand New Luddites, Man vs Machine The Rear Defrosters, Gentleman Farmer Rough Francis, MSP3: Counter Attack Phantom Suns, Caldera

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DELI 126: Bluegrass Jam, 8 p.m., free.

Food for Thought Born on the subway platforms of New York City,

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out-of-this-world spectacle of monstrous proportions. The sax-forward avant-garde trio creates a spastic and

FOAM BREWERS: Familiar Faces (jam, eclectic), 6:30 p.m., free.

scintillating style it calls “cave music,” a sort of play on words that draws parallels between electronic house

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

music and the group’s largely organic sound. A string of recent singles culminated in “Mon Santo,” a hip-hop

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: †e Ray V ega Quartet (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

indictment of the monolithic agriculture conglomerate — the band’s members are known to be vocal about issues relating to food justice and nutrition. Moon Hooch perform on Saturday, December 29, at the Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington. LESPECIAL and HONEYCOMB add support.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Dale and Darcy (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free. Strange Purple Jelly (jam), 9 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Mike Brewster and Bros. (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Fran Briand (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Latin Dance Party, 7 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Scott Graves (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free. Pariah Beat, Abby Jenne & Her Dark Advisors (rock), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

Seth Eames (blues), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

ESPRESSO BUENO: Loughran and Ladd (rock), 7:30 p.m., free.

Kathleen Kanz Comedy Hour, 8:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Pattern Addict (indie), 10:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Cooie Sings (Americana), 5 p.m., free. Lyon’s Disciple (rock, reggae), 9 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Bob McKenzie Blues Band, 6 p.m., free. DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free. DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: DJ Don Roge (hits), 10 p.m., $5.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

chittenden county

stowe/smuggs

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: Some Hollow (folk-rock), 6 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Bluegrass Session, 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Dead Sessions Lite (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $7-10.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Abby Sherman (folk), 8 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Joey Leone and Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer (rock), 8 p.m., $12.84.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

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TAP 25: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: †e Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience, 9 p.m., $8/14.

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THU.27

chittenden county

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

burlington

FOAM BREWERS: Paul Asbell (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Nina’s Brew (blues, roots), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Tuck Ryan (soul), 8:30 p.m., free. †e Neighbors (alternative), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Joe Moore Blues Band, 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: ‘†e T’ with Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne (discussion), 7 p.m., $10. Tinder Nightmares (improv), 9 p.m., $5.

SEVEN DAYS DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 9, 2019

northeast kingdom

Revibe, Cedar Project (jam), 9:30 p.m., $7.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

PARKER PIE CO.: Can-Am Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Duncan MacLeod Blues Band, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Bad Accent Music (folk-rock), 6:30 p.m., free. Judi Emanuel (Jamaican pop-folk), 10 p.m., $5.

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Italian Session (traditional), 6 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: Stefani Capizzi (folk), 5 p.m., free. DJ Rome 802 (hits), 8 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

TAP 25: Lesley Grant and Ralph Eames (folk), 7 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Hayley Jane and the Primates (rock, soul), 8 p.m., $12.84.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

FRI.28

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Ted Crosby (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Moochie (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: †e Beerwor th Sisters (folk), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Rhyme & Unreason Show (standup, hiphop), 8 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: Shrimptunes (rock), 4 p.m., free. Mountain Pound (funk, soul), 7 p.m., $5. DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Cozy O’Donnell (rock), 8 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Matt Braunger (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: She Was Right (acoustic), 7 p.m., free.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Smokey Newfield Project Holiday Show (rock, folk), 6 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Moar Mead (house, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: High Def Band (covers), 9 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Reggae Holidaze: †e Big Takeover, Root Shock, 9 p.m., $10.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Toast (rock), 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Goodman Fiske (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Cooper & LaVoie (blues), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

CASA CAPITANO: Ed Schenk (accordion), 6 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: After Funk (funkrock), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

SAT.29

burlington

BLEU NORTHEAST SEAFOOD: Paul Asbell (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Purple: A Tribute to Prince featuring Craig Mitchell, 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: STRYTLLR and Friends (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: DuPont & Deluca (folk), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: James Harvey (jazz), 7 p.m., free. Lyle Brewer (acoustic), 9 p.m., free. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’S: Nick Cassarino presents the Miami, Cake & Donutes Holiday Sprinkle (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $7.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: The Full Cleveland (yacht rock), 9 p.m., $5/10.

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

RADIO BEAN: Danny & the Parts (country), 7:30 p.m., free. Cup of Comedy: A Standup Showcase, 9 p.m., free.

ZENBARN: The Mallett Brothers Band, Say Darling (Americana), 9 p.m., $15.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

champlain islands/ northwest

RED SQUARE: Hambone (soul, blues), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Dale and Darcy (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

randolph/royalton

SIDEBAR: DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Southtown Bluegrass, 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Matt Braunger (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

chittenden county HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Moon Hooch, lespecial, Honeycomb (alternative, jazz fusion), 8:30 p.m., $20/23.

JERICHO CAFÉ & TAVERN: Roy and the Wrecks (rock, country), 6 p.m., free.

MONKEY HOUSE: Revolt v_2.1 with DJs Vetica, Torex and Stukz (electronic), 10 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Balladeer and the Bluesman (folk, blues), 5 p.m., free. The Growlers (rock), 9 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

STONE CORRAL BREWERY: The Brevity Thing (rock), 8:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation. Ron Bergeron (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

chittenden county

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kat Wright, Francesca Blanchard, SoundCheck (soul, pop), 9 p.m., $20/25/40.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: Doyle, Louzy (metal), 8 p.m., $16/18.

BABES BAR: Hustle Loyalty and Respect Entertainment presents Vermont Hip-Hop, 8:30 p.m., $5.

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

outside vermont

barre/montpelier

MONOPOLE: Comrade Nixon, Potentially Lobsters (punk), 10 p.m., free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Taylor LaValley (rock, country), 8:30 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Matt Seiple (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

SUN.30 burlington

CLUB METRONOME: Pete Moss, Finley, Patrick Barry (house), 9 p.m., $10/15.

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Siena Facciolo (Album Release) (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Big Homey Wes Presents Hip-Hop Night, 9 p.m., free.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Hayley Jane and the Primates (rock, soul), 9 p.m., $15/20.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Never in Vegas (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

RED SQUARE: Mango Jam (zydeco, Cajun), 2 p.m., $40.

Justin Panigutti Band (rock), 6 p.m., $40. Mashtodon (open format), 10 p.m., $40.

upper valley

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: KATA, DJ Spags (house), 8 p.m., $40.

THE ENGINE ROOM: The Welterweights (rock, country), 9 p.m., $5.

MON.31 burlington

ARTSRIOT: Dustbowl Revival, Brett Hughes & the Honky Tonk Crowd (Americana, soul), 8:30 p.m., $40.

CLUB METRONOME: Move B*tch: 2000s Hip-Hop Night, 9:30 p.m., $7.

FOAM BREWERS: Items Dropped featuring Local Dork, Moochie, DJ SVPPLY, DJ Taka (eclectic dance), noon, $5-10.

HALF LOUNGE: Solid Gold 3: A White Party (open format), 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Phil Abair Band, DJ Cre8 (rock), 9 p.m., $88.50.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Moar Mead (house, hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Barika (rock, West African fusion), 10 p.m., $20.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Matt Braunger (standup), 8 p.m., $40/50. Matt Braunger (standup), 10:30 p.m., $50/60.

chittenden county

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Dead Sessions Lite (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $7-10.

TRES AMIGOS & RUSTY NAIL STAGE: Gang of Thieves (funkrock), 9 p.m., $30/35.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: The Aerolites (rock), 10 p.m., $10.

ZENBARN: Lady Moon & the Eclipse, DJ Transplante (R&B, Afrobeat), 10 p.m., $15.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Joe Moore Blues Band, Tom Gagnon, 9 p.m., $20/25.

middlebury area

HIGHER GROUND BALLROOM: Kat Wright, Upstate, JUPTR (soul, pop), 9 p.m., $25/30/40.

rutland/killington

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: New Queers Eve Dance Party and Drag Show, 9 p.m., $12/15.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Sticks & Stones (rock), 9 p.m., free.

WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 9 p.m., $15.

barre/montpelier

NECTAR’S: Swimmer, Tar Iguana, Papas Porch (jam), 9 p.m., $10.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: The Get Messy (funk), 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Steph Pappas Experience (Americana), 5 p.m., free. The Fobs, Henry Finch & the Capacity Ensemble (garage rock), 8 p.m., $20.

MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: DJ GaGu and Jawz (open format), 9 p.m., $5.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Jenn Grinels (soul, blues), 9 p.m., $20/25.

FOAM BREWERS: Nina’s Brew (blues, roots), 1 p.m., free.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Never in Vegas (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

outside vermont

MONOPOLE: Adrian Aardvark, Shameless Strangers (psychedelic grunge-folk), 10 p.m., free.

TUE.1

burlington

HALF LOUNGE: Moochie (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: StorytellingVT, 7:30 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Gua Gua (psychotropical jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

Hard Livin’ Though few of us were likely around to witness the devastation that ravaged the American Midwest during the Dust Bowl era, we can assume life sucked pretty hard. It’s likely that the only

distractions from the man-made hell those unlucky souls of the Great Plains had were music and dancing. Los Angeles Americana ensemble DUSTBOWL REVIVAL wink at that era of music by infusing early 20th-century styles such as Dixieland jazz, old-time, ragtime and classic gospel into a nostalgic and danceable blend. Recently, the group began exploring retro soul. Ring in the New Year with Dustbowl Revival on Monday, December 31, at ArtsRiot in Burlington. Locals BRETT HUGHES & THE HONKY TONK CROWD open.

chittenden county

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

WED.2

burlington

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: AQUG (bass music), 10 p.m., free.

DOG RIVER BREWERY: Kevin McEnerney and Jas White (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free. Wonderkid (neo-soul), 9:30 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: DJ Kaos (hits), 9:30 p.m., free.

MINGLE NIGHTCLUB: DJ Triple J (open format), 10 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Jennings and McComber (indie folk), 7 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free.

EL TORO: Stefani Capizzi (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

MOOGS PLACE: Dead Sessions Lite (Grateful Dead tribute), 9:30 p.m., $7-10.

rutland/killington

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

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VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: New Year, New Jokes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

chittenden county

CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: John Lackard Blues Jam, 6 p.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Salsa Night with DJ JP, 7 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Jeff Salisbury Band, 7 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Colin McCaffrey and Friends (folk), 6 p.m., free.

WHAMMY BAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

MOOGS PLACE: Open Mic Night, 8:30 p.m., free.

TAP 25: My Mother’s Moustache (folk-rock), 7 p.m., free.

mad river valley/ waterbury

LOCALFOLK SMOKEHOUSE: Open Mic with Alex Budney, 8:30 p.m., free.

middlebury area

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: James Towle (rock), 8:30 p.m., free.

HATCH 31: Karaoke, 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom

rutland/killington

outside vermont

northeast kingdom

PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

THU.3

burlington

DRINK: Downstairs Comedy Open Mic, 8 p.m., free.

FINNIGAN’S PUB: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY & Bankz (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., $5. Light Club Jazz Sessions and Showcase, 10:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Trivia Mania, 7 p.m., free. Let’s Be Leonard, Kudu Stooge (jam), 7:30 p.m., free/$5.

18+.

RADIO BEAN: The Giant Peach (indie pop), 7 p.m., free. The Wilderness (indie rock), 10:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: John Lackard Blues Band, 7 p.m., free. D Jay Baron (mashup, hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (open format), 10 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Pattern Addict, Shake, Instant Narwhal (indie), 9 p.m., $3.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: ‘The T’ with Emoji Nightmare and Nikki Champagne (discussion), 7 p.m., $10. Arguments & Grievances: Comedy Debates (standup), 9 p.m., $5.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Trivia, 8 p.m., free.

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FRI.4 // SUN PARADE [INDIE]

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Gang of Thieves (funk-rock), 8 p.m., $12.84.

HIGHLAND LODGE: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m., free.

outside vermont

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with DJ Jon Berry & DJ Coco, 9 p.m., free.

FRI.4

burlington

BURLINGTON ST. JOHN’S CLUB: Karaoke, 8:30 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Gold Cheng (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Sam DuPont and Robinson Morse (folk, jazz), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Wild Leek River (Americana), 9 p.m., $5.

DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: DJ Disco Phantom (open format), 10 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., free.

LuxDeluxe, Sun Parade, the Dead Shakers (indie), 9:30 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Friday Morning Sing-Along with Linda Bassick & Friends (kids’ music), 11 a.m., free. Benjamin Roesch (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free. Andrew Di Marzo (soul, rock), 8:30 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: Wild Parsnips (bluegrass), 4 p.m., free. Rebel Alliance (reggae, rock), 7 p.m., $5.

DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

Cloudless Skies

might be one of the most chameleonic bands in New England. The

Northampton, Mass., quintet plays a rousing game of genre hopscotch on its latest record, Shuggy Mtn Breakdown.

Touching on rockabilly, early-aughts fuzz-rock, vaguely ’70s psych-folk, glam rock, new wave and garage-punk, the band’s procession of influences seems endless. But rather than feeling disorienting, the group’s varied shades of rock meld into a vibrant, cohesive tapestry, with a common denominator of confrontational riffs and coy lyrics. Sun Parade co-headline with LUXDELUXE on Friday, January 4, at Nectar’s in Burlington. Locals the DEAD SHAKERS add support.

chittenden county

BACKSTAGE PUB & RESTAURANT: Karaoke with Jenny Red, 9 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Nite Sky (covers), 8 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Resonators (rock), 5 p.m., free. The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

GUSTO’S: Jeff Shelley and Patty Lynch (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., free. My Mother’s Moustache (folk-rock), 9 p.m., $5.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Mark LeGrand, 5:30 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

IDLETYME BREWING COMPANY: Bobbie and Me (acoustic), 6 p.m., free.

TAP 25: Django Soulo (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 10 p.m., $5.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Ryan Donnely (hits), 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Vermont’s Funniest Comedian 2017 Showcase (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

rutland/killington

SEVEN DAYS DECEMBER 26, 2018-JANUARY 9, 2019

SUN PARADE

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Gypsy Wisdom (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Jeff and Gina (Americana), 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont

CASA CAPITANO: Ed Schenk (accordion), 6 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE: Voices in Vain, Crafter, Old North End (hardcore), 10 p.m., free.

MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Happy Hour Tunes & Trivia with Gary Peacock, 5 p.m., free.

SAT.5

burlington

DELI 126: The Devon McGarry Band (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

FOAM BREWERS: Junco (rock), 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ SVPPLY (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

JUNIPER: Danny & the Parts (country), 9 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise (hip-hop, soul), 9 p.m., $5. DJ Taka (eclectic vinyl), 11 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: GrandEvolution (acoustic, alt-rock), 7 p.m., free. Ryan Sweezey (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., free. Coral Moons (soul), 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: The Last Minute (rock), 7 p.m., $5. Mashtodon (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

BUCH SPIELER RECORDS: Community DJ Series (vinyl DJs), 3 p.m., free.

CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Papa Greybeard and Friends (blues, folk), 6 p.m., free.

GUSTO’S: DJ Kaos (hits), 9 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Raul (salsa, reggaeton), 6 p.m., free. DJ ATAK (open format), 11 p.m., $5.

THE DEN AT HARRY’S HARDWARE: Dan Wyman (indie folk), 7 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

stowe/smuggs

SMITTY’S PUB: Pam McCoy (rock), 8 p.m., free.

TAP 25: George Petit Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Vermont’s Funniest Comedian 2018 Showcase (standup), 7 & 9:30 p.m., $20/27.

middlebury area

chittenden county

rutland/killington

THE OLD POST: Saturday Night Mega Mix featuring DJ Colby Stiltz (open format), 9 p.m., free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nerbak Brothers (rock), 5 p.m., free. Roy and the Wrecks (rock), 9 p.m., free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Irish Session, 2 p.m., donation.

CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: DJ Earl (hits), 9 p.m., free.

PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Gypsy Wisdom (covers), 8 p.m., $10-20.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Justin LaPoint (folk), 7 p.m., free.

SUN.6

MON.7

HALF LOUNGE: Comedy Night (standup), 8 p.m., free. Sunday Scene (bass music), 10 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: Saint Nick and Jack Bandit (EDM), 10 p.m., free.

burlington

NECTAR’S: Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJs Big Dog and Jahson, 9 p.m., free.

RADIO BEAN: Pete Sutherland and Tim Stickle’s Old Time Session (traditional), 1 p.m., f.

Shore Rites (folk), 7 p.m., free.

Pretty Saro (bluegrass), 8:30 p.m., free.

RUBEN JAMES: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Bluegrass Brunch, noon, free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: TV Dinner (musical improv), 8 p.m., free.

chittenden county

MISERY LOVES CO.: Disco Brunch with DJ Craig Mitchell, 11 a.m., free.

barre/montpelier

BAGITOS BAGEL AND BURRITO CAFÉ: Eric Friedman (folk), 11 a.m., free.

SWEET MELISSA’S: Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m., donation.

burlington

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MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

Family Night (open jam), 9 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Comedy & Crêpes (standup), 7 p.m., free.

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MOOGS PLACE: Seth Yacovone, 7 p.m.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free.

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LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Pullin’ Yo Chain Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., free. Andric Severance Art Ensemble (experimental), 9:30 p.m., free.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Friends Only (rock), 9:30 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., $5.

RADIO BEAN: Dan Bishop Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. Honky Tonk Tuesday with Ponyhustle, 10 p.m., $5.

RED SQUARE: DJ A-RA$ (open format), 9 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Seth Yacovone (blues), 7 p.m., free. Ron Stoppable (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (BURLINGTON): Ukulele Kids with Joe Baird (sing-along), 9:30 a.m., free.

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WATERWORKS FOOD + DRINK: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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CHARLIE-O’S WORLD FAMOUS: Karaoke with DJ Vociferous, 9:30 p.m., free.

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HATCH 31: Kelly Ravin and Friends (country), 7 p.m., free.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

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Mack, Rycoon (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., $5.

MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 9 p.m., free.

NECTAR’S: High Summer (soul, pop), 8 p.m., $3/5. 18+.

RADIO BEAN: Celseigh (doomfolk), 7 p.m., free.

RED SQUARE: DJ KermiTT (eclectic), 8 p.m., free.

SIDEBAR: Hotel Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB: Open Mic, 7 p.m., free. Indie Rumble (improv), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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DELI 126: Bluegrass Jam, 8 p.m., free.

HALF LOUNGE: DJ Craig Mitchell (open format), 10 p.m., free.

JP’S PUB: Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

LIGHT CLUB LAMP SHOP: Irish Sessions (traditional), 7 p.m., free.

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CITY SPORTS GRILLE: Interactive Video Trivia with Top Hat Entertainment, 7:30 p.m., free.

THE DOUBLE E LOUNGE AT ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER: Open Stage Night, 7 p.m., free.

THE OLD POST: Karaoke with D Jay Baron, 8 p.m., free.

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SWEET MELISSA’S: D. Davis (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., donation.

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ZENBARN: Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead tribute), 7 p.m., free.

middlebury area CITY LIMITS NIGHT CLUB: Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

rutland/killington PICKLE BARREL NIGHTCLUB: Ripe (jam, funk), 8 p.m., $16.05.

champlain islands/ northwest TWIGGS — AN AMERICAN GASTROPUB: Blues Jam, 7 p.m., free.

northeast kingdom PARKER PIE CO.: Trivia Night, 7 p.m., free.

outside vermont MONOPOLE: Open Mic with Lucid, 10 p.m., free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE (HANOVER): Video Game Night, 7 p.m., free.

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‘SELF-CONFESSED! THE INAPPROPRIATELY INTIMATE COMICS OF ALISON BECHDEL’

Seven Vermont art shows we loved in 2018

BY MEG BRAZILL, RACHEL ELIZABETH JONES, AMY LILLY & PAMELA POLSTON

Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, January 20 to May 30, flemingmuseum.org

Vermont cartoonist laureate Alison Bechdel is a veritable queer icon, a reputation first cemented with her longrunning strip “Dykes to Watch Out For.” She followed that up with her wildly successful graphic memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, which was later adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Bechdel, also a MacArthur Fellow, has done her adopted home state very proud. This retrospective at the University of Vermont functioned as a sort of Bechdel exegesis.

It supplied newbs and die-hard fans alike with ample context for a range of archival materials, including early drawings and ephemera. The original 1985 comic that spawned the Bechdel Test? Check. A Bechdel-designed 1993 Pride parade pin? Check. A larger-than-life selfportrait of present-day Bechdel cleaning her cat’s litter box? Of course.

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s always, the artistry on view across the state in 2018 was fabulously overwhelming. And not just in galleries and museums. From coffee shops to town halls, you can hardly walk into a building in Vermont that doesn’t display artwork of some kind.

It’s easy to take that for granted and to overlook the fact that someone has taken the time and effort to adorn all these premises. Our hats are off to the often-unheralded curators — not to mention to the artists who created the work in the first place.

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We witness a lot more of this visual bounty than we have the space to write about. And, for our annual look back at the year in art, we must hew to an even more stringent limit: choosing our seven favorite exhibits. They were shows that compelled us not just to look but to learn, think and perhaps expand our view of what it means to be human in this world.

These selections have been culled from our full reviews of shows over the past 12 months. All of our reviews and other arts coverage can be revisited at sevendaysvt.com.

“Memento Vitae” by Jennifer Angus

ART SHOWS

‘MADE IN VERMONT’

‘THE FABRIC OF EMANCIPATION’

Hall Art Foundation, Reading, May 12 to November 25, hallartfoundation.org

Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, July 15 to October 28, rokeby.org

2018 has been a long and difficult year. A question posed by “The Fabric of Emancipation” “Conversations in Cotton: The Fabric curator Michelle Bishop of Our Lives” by Laura R. Gadson remains hauntingly resonant: “Are we really emancipated?”

The New York-based founder and director of Harlem Needle Arts debuted this exhibition at Manhattan’s historic Morris-Jumel Mansion in 2016. A patchwork of fiber-based arts, the show spanned quilts to appliqué to fashion design. Aptly for the Rokeby’s mission, it underscored textiles as an essential language of the African diasporic experience in the U.S., both pre- and post-Emancipation Proclamation.

Among the eight artists participating was Dindga McCannon, a self-proclaimed “silver panther” who also appeared in the recent nationally touring exhibition “We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965-85.” At a time of newly energized reevaluation of history, the show offered an important marriage of historically marginalized voices with a traditionally marginalized medium, while celebrating both.

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THE SHOW WAS A PERFECTLY ANXIOUS REFLECTION OF MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSITIONS.

Until 2018, the Hall Art Foundation in Reading hosted exclusively guest-curated shows of its own extensive collection of works by internationally known contemporary artists.

This year, however, director Maryse Brand added a new kind of show: an exhibit of works by Vermont artists that were also for sale.

“Made in Vermont” featured 15 works by seven local artists, including some compelling surprises for northerners less acquainted with the art scene in southern Vermont.

Patrick Dunfey’s “Knot,” in tempera and gesso on paper, hinted at the White River Junction-based artist’s edgy visual imagination. Putney artist Richard Jacobs’ oil-on-clayboard “Tortoise “Knot” by Patrick Dunfey and Hare” was the layered abstract work of a painter deeply interested in materiality.

Works by two artists accounted for most of the sales: anthropomorphic sculptures made from cast-bronze sticks by Joseph Wheelwright, who worked in East Corinth until his death in 2016; and three of North Ferrisburgh artist Sara Katz’s abstract industrial-landscape paintings.

The Halls themselves purchased North Bennington artist Mark Barry’s painting “Night Owl,” a purple-hued, flat-perspective scene of a couple in bed illuminated by a laptop.

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‘HYPER FLORA,’ JOANNE CARSON

BigTown Gallery, Rochester, July 4 to August 25, bigtowngallery.com

‘IN THE GARDEN’

Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum, March 17 to August 26, shelburnemuseum.org

This exhibition provided a welcome blast of botanical beauty, particularly as it launched during Vermont’s inglorious mud season. But the nondescript title did little to prepare viewers for the thought-provoking complexities in this selection of works that spanned five centuries.

To be expected were 19th-century folk-art paintings and floral-embroidered gowns. Less so was the enchanting addition of Richard Saja’s weirdly subverted contemporary textile work “Four Seasons in the Garden of Toilerance,” in which humans and fantastical creatures peacefully coexist. The generous sampling of metalwork by prodigious American craftsperson Marie Zimmermann (1879-1972) was a revelation.

An installation claiming the entire back wall, “Memento Vitae,” set kaleidoscopic patterns of dead insects against vivid yellow paint. A metal sculpture gracefully honored a young trans woman murdered in California.

If it promised prettiness, “In the Garden” planted ideas about tolerance, acceptance and purpose in the natural world.

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If Hallmark greeting cards are any indication, humans enjoy thinking of flowers as perfect and pure offerings from nature, signifying love, beauty and sometimes ephemerality. This vibrant exhibition at Anni Mackay’s consistently excellent gallery space, however, took another tack. Carson, a painter and sculptor based in Shoreham and Brooklyn, presents the plant world as anthropomorphized, in your face and teeming with aggressive energy.

Hybridity and interstitiality are of key interest to Carson, who often gives her botanical subjects legs and renders them in a style grounded in the traditions of both bucolic landscape and kaleidoscopic digital collage.

“Field Days” by JoAnne Carson Mutants in form and function, her flowers and floral scenes are right at home amid the present-day realities of genetic engineering and climate change. The show was a perfectly anxious reflection of modern environmental transitions.

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Martha Hull The current exhibit of archival prints at Burlington’s Daily

Planet has a title, “Cute + Deadly,” that perfectly characterizes Hull’s work. Without

ANN YOUNG: “Fellow Travelers,” large-scale oil paintings that address the human condition and environments by the Northeast Kingdom artist.

Reception: ¡ursday , January 3, 4-7 p.m. January 3-March 28. Info, 525-4705. Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

committing fully to either, she invents a union of macabre and adorable. In her imagination,

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Santa gets into your house if you don’t have a chimney. The Burlington artist also notes, “I

AUGUST BURNS: “¡e Ar t of the Portrait,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Reception: Sunday, January 6, 3-5 p.m. January 5-March 2. Info, 4966682. Festival Gallery at Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

a kitty is dressed as the Grim Reaper, a red bunny looks like a punkish devil with a tiny pitchfork, and a hunk of cheese reclines in a bordello with a come-hither look. Other works are just plain funny. In one new image posted on Hull’s website, she shows us how love petting zoos, rainbows, spiders, cheese and contemplating the end of the world.” That explains a lot. Through January 26. Pictured: “Krampus.”

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KORIANN LABRECQUE & REBECCA MCDONALD: ¡e self-taught artist and textile artist, respectively, exhibit their works. January 5-31. Info, 334-4655.

Contour Studios in Newport.

TH!NK’: An installation of drawings by more than 900 students and 100 adults in the Rutland Northeast School District, made at the Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. ¡rough December 31. Info, jbrodowski@rnesu.org. Flynndog in Burlington.

TIMOTHY SANTIMORE: Acrylic paintings influenced

by Eastern philosophies and the aesthetics of abstract of gestural abstraction. Curated by SEABA. ¡rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. ¡e Gal lery at Main Street Landing in Burlington.

VERMONT ACTIVIST POSTERS THROUGH THE AGES: An exhibit of artwork and articles chronicling the activities of Vermonters during the 20th and 21st centuries and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Sponsored by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Peace & Justice Center. ¡rough Januar y 31. Info, 355-3256. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, in Burlington.

VERMONT ARTISTS GROUP SHOW: Works in a variety of mediums by Dennis McCarthy, Evan Greenwald, Frank DeAngelis, Janet Bonneau, Janie McKenzie, Jordan Holstein, Kara Torres, Lynne Reed, Marilyn Barry, Mike Reilly, Melissa Peabody, Rae Harrell, Robert Gold, Stephen Beattie, Tatiana Zelazo, Terry Mercy and Travis Alford. Open rotating exhibit, curated by SEABA. ¡rough December 31.

Info, 859-9222. ¡e Inno vation Center of Vermont in Burlington.

ART EVENTS FIGURE DRAWING SOCIAL: A two-hour session allowing artists to practice figure drawing and form study in a friendly environment. Live model provided, BYO supplies. All skill levels welcome. Wishbone Collective, Winooski, Wednesday, January 2, 6-8 p.m.

Donations. Info, 922-6085.

WINTER SHOW: An eclectic mix of art and artists including Steve Sharon (paintings), Justine Poole (mosaic furniture), Danny Lefrançois (mixed-media works), Jason Pappas (recycled/repurposed/ assemblage), Eric Eickmann (paintings), Jon Black (metal jewelry), Brea Schwartz (HANKS, handkerchiefs designed by women artists), Jeff Bruno (paintings), Nicole Christman (paintings), Zobird Pottery (stoneware and porcelain), Gus Warner (paintings), Tessa Hill (handblown glass and mixed media), Martha Hull (paintings), and Frank DeAngelis (paintings). ¡rough December 31. Info, 318-0963. ¡e Green Door Studio in Burlington.

FIRST FRIDAY ART: Dozens of galleries and other venues around the city open their doors to pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. See Art Map Burlington program at participating locations.

Various Burlington locations, Friday, January 4, 5-8 p.m. Info, 264-4839.

OPEN ART STUDIO: Seasoned makers and first-timers alike convene to paint, knit and craft in a friendly environment. Bring a table covering for messy projects. Swanton Public Library, Tuesday, January 8, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, swantonartscouncil@ gmail.com.

‘THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BIRDS AND OTHER CREATURES’: Wildlife photography by Sharon Radtke. ¡rough December 28. Info, 863-3403.

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‘THE ART SHOW NO. 13’: An open-media exhibit in which members of the community are invited to show work. ¡rough December 31. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com. RL Photo Studio in Burlington.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS: Landscape and cityscape paintings by Carolyn Walton, Athenia Schinto, Helen Nagel and Ken Russack. ¡rough March 24. Info, 985-8223. Luxton-Jones Gallery in Shelburne.

CORRINA THURSTON: Graphite and colored pencil drawings and prints of animals by the Vermont artist. ¡rough December 31. New Moon Café in Burlington.

‘ILLUMINATE: THE WINTER GROUP SHOW’: ¡e 18-person exhibition highlights Montpelier artist Sam Colt’s mixed-media grassello works. ¡rough January 31. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

CRYSTAL STOKES: Acrylic paintings by the central Vermont artist. Curated by SEABA. ¡rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. Art’s Alive Gallery in Burlington.

‘THE INTREPID COUPLE AND THE STORY OF AUTHENICA AFRICAN IMPORTS’: A selection of African art collected by Jack and Lydia Clemmons, along with photos and listening stations, curated by the Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte. ¡rough March 9. Info, 652-4500. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery in Burlington.

KARA TORRES: “Myriad Veils,” multimedia works that explore literal and metaphorical veils and how they obscure and elucidate what lies beneath. ¡rough February 28. Info, 859-9222. Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington.

MARTHA HULL: “Cute + Deadly,” framed archival art prints featuring kittens, rainbows, zombies, thunderstorms and more, in the bar. ¡rough Januar y 26.

Info, 862-9647. ¡e Daily Planet in Burlington.

MUG SHOW: Local potter Dan Siegel’s mugs can be used for anyone sitting at the café counter during December, and all are for sale. Danmade pottery is handmade and incorporates original hand-drawn designs into each piece. ¡rough December 31. $40 per mug. Info, danmadepottery@gmail.com. Penny Cluse Café in Burlington.

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‘INTO THE WOODS’: Established and emerging artists display two-dimensional artworks about the season’s change. ¡rough December 31. Info, catherine.mcmains@gmail.com. Jericho Town Hall.

NORTHERN VERMONT ARTIST ASSOCIATION: Works in a variety of mediums by members of the group, which began in 1931. Curated by SEABA. ¡rough December 31. Info, 859-9222. RETN & VCAM Media Factory in Burlington.

Stringfellow present a series of self-help questionnaires to explore the impossibility of our collective, endless search for concrete answers and endeavor for self-improvement. ¡rough Februar y 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

‘PASSAGE’: A juried exhibit of small works no larger than 12 by 12 inches. ¡rough Januar y 14. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington.

‘SMALL WORKS’: An annual group show that features works 12 inches or less in a variety of mediums and styles by local artists. ¡rough Januar y 17. Info, 578-2512. ¡e S.P .A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

PAULINE JENNINGS: “Becoming Human,” an intermedia exhibition that seeks to identify and dissolve barriers between human and wild in the Anthropocene era. ‘TECTONIC INDUSTRIES: DREAMS CAN COME TRUE’: ¡rough sculpture, instructional videos, physical surveys and interactive activities, Lars Boye Jerlach and Helen

THATIANA OLIVEIRA & MADELINE VEITCH: “Sick and tired of being sick and tired: how to tell a story of a body and what ails it?,” an exhibition featuring interactive installations, sound pieces, performance, video and sculpture, curated by Sumru Tekin. ¡rough Januar y 17. Info, 735-2542. New City Galerie in Burlington.

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JOHN OPULSKI: “Undercurrent,” new oil and acrylic paintings. ¡rough December 30. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

JUDI MACULAN AND JOHN PENOYAR: New works by the Hinesburg artists. ¡rough December 31. Info, 482-2878. Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg.

JULIE ANN DAVIS: “Natural Expressions in Oil,” works by the artist and 17th-generation Vermonter that extend beyond her local roots to the inner world of her imagination. ¡rough December 31. Shelburne Vineyard.

LYNDA REEVES MCINTYRE: “Abundance,” new paintings and fibers celebrating the visual joy, gesture and “voice” of Mother Nature’s bounty. ¡rough Januar y 30. Info, 985-3819. All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne.

‘MAPPING AN UNEVEN COUNTRY: BIRD’S EYE VIEWS OF VERMONT’: More than three dozen

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drawn, painted and printed views of the Green Mountain State investigate the popular 19thcentury phenomenon of “perspective” or “bird’s-eye” views. ›rough March 3. ‘NEW ENGLAND NOW’: ›e inaugural exhibition in a curated biennial series featuring contemporary Northeast artists organized around thematic subject matter. ›rough January 13. Info, 985-3346. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.

SAM WYATT: “Darkness Obscured,” giclée prints of original watercolor paintings that explore abandoned industrial buildings in West Rutland. ›rough December 31. Info, s.wyatt826@gmail.com.

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‘ALTERED SPACES’: A group exhibition curated by Kelly Holt featuring collage, photography, painting and multimedia installation; the show will build in layers throughout its run. Artists include Paul Gruhler, Dana Heffern, Ric Kasini Kadour, Lydia Kern, Erika Senft Miller, John M. Miller and Kathryn Lipke Vigesaa. ›rough Januar y 7. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

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‘COLORFUL & CURVACEOUS: CAPTIVATING QUILT ART’: Fabric works by Judy B. Dales, who began making quilts in 1970 with a focus on geometric patterns but soon evolved to create fluid designs of curved lines and lyrical shapes. ‘REMEMBRANCE’: An exhibit featuring work by mixed-media collage artist and fine art photographer Athena Petra Tasiopoulos and artist, feminist and educator Nina Dubois. ›rough Januar y 9. Info, 888-1261. Gallery at River Arts in Morrisville.

ANNE DAVIS: “A Peaceable Kingdom,” new paintings on old canvases by the Barre artist. ›rough January 5. Info, 279-6403. CVMC Art Gallery in Berlin.

MEMBERS’ ART SHOW & SALE AND FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHT: ›e annual indoor/outdoor show includes works in a variety of mediums, as well as artisan-decorated evergreens and a Hanukkah display of menorahs, games and dreidels. ›rough December 29. Info, 253-8358. Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.

‘7WOMEN, 7WALLS’: Mary Admasian, Alisa Dworsky, Karen Henderson, Evie Lovett, Hannah Morris, Janet Van Fleet and Kristen M. Watson show their choice of work in a variety of mediums. ›rough December 28. Info, 828-3291. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

‘ANYTHING FOR SPEED: AUTOMOBILE RACING IN VERMONT’: A yearlong exhibition exploring more than a century of the history and evolution of racing in Vermont through the objects, photographs and recollections that comprise this unique story. ›rough March 30. Info, 479-8500. V ermont History Center in Barre.

CELEBRATE!: ›is annual holiday season show includes a diverse selection of fine art and crafts

by SPA artists displayed on all three floors of the art center. ›rough December 27. Info, 479-7069, studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

DEE CHRISTIE & ROBIN LEONE: Old books repurposed into works of art; and handcrafted felt hats, respectively. ›rough December 31. Info, 223-1981. ›e Cheshire Cat in Montpelier .

HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP & SILENT AUCTION: ›e gallery’s annual holiday pop-up shop includes unique and affordable works from Vermont artists including Barbara Leber, Anne Davis, Gale Crowl and Raquel Sobel. ›rough Januar y 4. THOMAS WATERMAN WOOD: THE MASTER COPIES: ›e 19th-centur y Vermont painter and gallery namesake copied paintings seen on European trips to learn from masters such as Rembrandt and Turner and brought the paintings back to Montpelier. ›rough June 1. Info, 262-6035. T .W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

JAMES SECOR: “As Not Seen,” paintings about objects in the built landscape that “fall away as noise between views,” such as storage units.

‘THROUGH MY EYES’: Digital photography from the Montpelier Senior Activity Center and the Photo Walk Group, both led by Linda Hogan. ›rough January 26. Info, 595-5252. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

LINDA MIRABILE: “All ›ings A vian,” an exhibit of new abstract and realistic paintings by the Berlin artist depicting crows, flamingos and more. ›rough December 31. Info, 229-6206. Nor th Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

MARK HEITZMAN: “Scrap Yard,” 10 large-scale graphite or charcoal drawings of tools and other objects. ›rough March 2. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

MICHAEL T. JERMYN: “New American Impressionism,” photographs by the local artist. ›rough Januar y 4. Info, 223-1570. Sweet Melissa’s in Montpelier.

‘SEEDS OF RENEWAL’: An exploration of Abenaki agricultural history, cuisine and ceremony. ›rough April 30. Info, 828-2291. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

SHOW 29: Recent work by Vermont-based contemporary member-artists. ›rough Januar y 20. Info, 552-0877. ›e Front in Montpelier .

‘PEAK TO PEAK: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION THEN AND NOW’: An exhibition of photographs and artifacts to highlight the evolution of the division’s equipment and training since its beginning in 1943. ›rough October 31. Info, 253-9911. V ermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

TJ CUNNINGHAM: “Roots,” landscapes of Addison County by the Vermont artist. ›rough Januar y 11.

Info, 760-6785. Edgewater Gallery in Stowe.

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CALL TO ARTISTS THE ART SHOW NO. 14: For this ongoing open-invite community art exhibit, we will accept artwork of any size or medium, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation, performance, video, sound. Drop-off/installation is ›ursday , January 3, and Friday, January 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. RL Photo Studio, Burlington. Info, publicartschool@gmail.com.

‘THE DEEP BLUE’: ›is group show taking place March 19 to May 4 includes 2D and 3D artworks, real or imagined, that are inspired by oceanic life forms. We invite traditional and nontraditional media and proposals for installations. Deadline: February 1. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10 per submission; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069, studioplacearts.com.

MORRISTOWN MOSAICS: Collaborate in part two of the “Mosaic Project,” a group exhibit that celebrates how individuals, working together, contribute to a more vibrant community. Participants will receive a prepared panel to create a small work using a section of a photograph for inspiration. ›ese wil l be collected and reassembled for an exhibit in July. Panels available week of January 14; artworks due May 1. River Arts, Morrisville.

Info, 888-1261, info@riverartsvt.org.

‘ON THE FLY’: Submissions open for a juried exhibition of fly fishing in New England and the northern forest region of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Maine. Submissions should express and interpret this theme.

Deadline: January 1. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, 244-4168, grangehallcc@gmail.com.

SEEKING YOUNG ARTISTS FOR WINOOSKI ART WALK: ›e studio wil l feature the work of youths up to age 18 during the Winooski Art Walk on January 4. All mediums welcome.

Use submission form at wishbonecollectivevt. com/forms. Deadline: December 31. Wishbone Collective, Winooski. Info, 603-398-8206.

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‘AT THE TABLE’: An exhibition of local pastel paintings celebrating the food we grow and eat, featuring central Vermont artists Belle McDougall, Carol Eberlein, Joyce Kahn, Cristine Kossow, Laura Winn Kane and Wendy Soliday. ¡rough Januar y 1. Info, 244-4168. Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury Center.

Kara Torres

“Myriad Veils” is the title of Speeder & Earl’s Coffee in Burlington. In it, Torres “explores literal and metaphorical veils and how they simultaneously ob-

MARCIA HILL: “¡rough the Seasons,” pastel land scapes by the Worcester artist. ¡rough December 31. Info, 244-7036. Waterbury Public Library.

neath,” according to her artist

middlebury area

misty symbolism in the subcon-

‘FICTIONAL NARRATIVE’: A showcase of 34 photographers from around the world, juried by Emma Powell. ¡rough Januar y 5. Info, 388-4500.

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury.

misms and backhanded compliments.” Wild, colorful and phantasmagorical, the acryliccorporate cartooning, which Torres suggests is “innately dark” because it reduces com-

HOLIDAY SHOW: Prints by artist-members and handmade gift cards. ¡rough December 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

JACK ROWELL: “Cultural Documentarian,” portraits of Vermont people and other wildlife by the Braintree photographer. ¡rough April 1. Info, info@mainstreet museum.org. Main Street Museum in White River Junction.

‘MAKING MUSIC: THE SCIENCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS’: An exhibition exploring the science behind the instruments used to create music, from well-known classics to infectious pop tunes. ¡rough May 13. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

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JANE BOOTH: “Spirits of Place,” an evolving collection of evocative images made in Newbury, one of the first Vermont towns settled along the Connecticut River. ¡rough January 7. Info, jane.booth.1@gmail. com. Hartness Gallery, Vermont Technical College, in Randolph Center.

plexity to simplicity. To be sure, there are layers to be parsed here. Through February 28. Pictured: “Fear of Nonbeing.”

northeast kingdom

upper valley

ERICK HUFSCHMID: “A Muse,” photographs taken in 2010 in the studio of collage artist Varujan Boghosian.

VARUJAN BOGHOSIAN: Late work in construction and collage. ¡rough January 26. Info, 767-9670. BigTown Gallery in Rochester.

on-canvas works sometimes in-

rutland/killington

‘POLLEN RACE’: Art and poetry on endangered species, our fragile environment and climate change, with special focus on the plight of bees. ¡rough Januar y 6. Info, 468-2592. Merwin Gallery in Castleton.

CIARA CUMISKEY: “Chapters: New Works,” still lifes, landscapes and imaginative scenes by the Californian artist. ¡rough December 31. Info, 763-7094. Royalton Memorial Library in South Royalton.

sessions hidden within euphe-

‘THE MARSHLAND FARMS ANYTHING GOES ART SHOW’: Artwork in watercolor, oil and acrylic by Kate Reeves, Jennifer Dembinski, Joan Oppenheimer, Kay Wood and Mary Church ¡rough Januar y 2. Info, 295-3133. ¡e Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.

LOU SCOTT: “150 Visual/Word Dioramas” by the local artist. ¡rough Januar y 12. Info, the77gallery@gmail. com. B&G Gallery in Rutland.

CARRIE CAOUETTE-DE LALLO: “Vessels,” recent paintings and drawings by the Chelsea artist. ¡rough Januar y 12. Info, 685-4699.

North Common Arts in Chelsea.

as the cultural values and ob-

‘MORE LIGHT’: Small works by Anne Cady, Cameron Schmitz, Edward Holland, Pamela Smith, Rose Umerlik and Sobelman Cortapega. ¡rough Januar y 31. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

DANIELLE KLEBES: “Aimless Pilgrimage,” paintings about people in flux or moments of uncertainty by the North Adams, Mass., artist. ¡rough Januar y 11.

Info, 299-7511. 77 Gallery in Rutland.

‘BRANCHING OUT’: Original watercolor paintings by Vermont artist Amy Hook-¡errien. ¡rough February 8. Info, 728-8912. White River Craft Center in Randolph.

statement. “I considered the scious world of dreams, as well

CHAFFEE HOLIDAY EXHIBIT: Art, gingerbread houses, unique handmade gifts and more in this annual show. ¡rough Januar y 5. Info, 775-0356.

Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

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scure and elucidate what lies be-

11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: Original fine art, crafts and jewelry in a variety of mediums and styles by local artists, on exhibit and for sale. ¡rough December 31. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall ¡eater , in Middlebury.

HOLIDAYS AT THE SHELDON: “Ho Ho Historical Holidays to You,” curated by Eva Garcelon-Hart, features classic Christmas postcards, seasonal cards, written memories and toys from the collection; “Over-the-Top Holiday,” created by Sheldon trustees, offers lighted trees, glittering ornaments, sleds, skate, Santas and more; and the annual Lionel train layout includes a new gondola ski lift on its toy-size mountain. ¡rough Januar y 12. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury.

PAT MUSICK: “Where Did You Come From Anyway?,” large- and smallscale sculpture and two-dimensional works made from natural media including wood, stone, paper and beeswax. ¡rough December 30.

Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

this exhibition of paintings at

F/7 PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: “Grace,” images by members of the photo group. ¡rough December 31.

Info, 244-6606. Waterbury Congregational Church.

‘GROWING FOOD, GROWING FARMERS’: Large-scale photographic portraits of Rutland County farm families taken by Macaulay Lerman, accompanied by biographies and audio excerpts drawn from the fieldwork of Greg Sharrow and Andy Kolovos. ¡rough December 31. Info, 388-4964. V ermont Folklife Center in Middlebury.

manchester/ bennington

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: Guest and member artisans present an array of handmade wares, from pottery to scarves to furniture. ¡rough Januar y 5.

Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

ARTS CONNECT AT CATAMOUNT ARTS JURIED SHOW: Fourth annual juried showcase of works by emerging and established artists, selected by juror Nick Capasso. ¡rough Februar y 15. Info, 748-2600.

Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury.

FACULTY ART EXHIBIT: Work in a variety of mediums with the theme of “north” by gallery director Barclay Tucker, Kate Renna, Harry Mueller and others. ¡rough Januar y 18. Info, 626-6459. Quimby Gallery, Northern Vermont University-Lyndon, in Lyndonville.

‘FARMING, THE ART OF STEWARDSHIP’: A group exhibit of 20 paintings of scenes at four conserved farms in the Memphremagog Watershed by six members of Plein Air Northeast Kingdom. ¡rough December 30. Info, sarah.damsell@vt.nacdnet.net. ¡e East Side Restaurant & Pub in Newpor t.

‘LOCKED DOWN! KEYED IN! LOCKED OUT! KEYED UP!’: An exhibition examining the long human relationship to the lock and key, its elegant design and philosophies and practices of securing, safeguarding, imprisoning, escaping and safecracking throughout the ages. ¡rough April 30. Info, claredol@so ver.net. ¡e Museum of Ev eryday Life in Glover.

‘THE PAINTINGS OF LOUIS FRIED’: Organized by Catamount Arts, the collection of paintings address the immigrant experience of the 19th-century artist from Minsk, Russia. ¡rough Januar y 27. Info, 5339075. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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RICHARD BROWN: Black-and-white photographs of nostalgic Vermont landscapes and people. ¡rough December 31. Info, 748-2372. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in St. Johnsbury.

SUE TESTER: Recent photographs of the landscape and animals of the Northeast Kingdom. ¡rough January 8. Info, 525-3366. Parker Pie Co. in West Glover.

‘WINTER!’: Curated by Victoria Mathiesen and Andrea Strobach, the seasonal show includes 2D MAC member artwork and winter-themed work from private collections. ¡rough Januar y 19. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

brattleboro/okemo valley

DONALD SAAF: Paintings, illustrations and sculptures at the intersection of fine art and folk art. ¡rough Januar y 6. Info, 251-8290. Mitchell Giddings Fine Arts in Brattleboro.

EMILY MASON: “To Another Place,” 50 abstract paintings created by the 86-year-old New York/ Brattleboro artist between 1958 and 2018, many of which have never been shown in public. ¡rough February 10. MICHAEL POSTER: “If she has a pulse, she has a chance,” photographs of individuals in the process of recovery from addiction, taken by the Turning Point counselor ¡rough Januar y 7. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

‘HEALING — THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMAGERY OF ART’: Works exploring the connection between the arts, healing and health, including Mary Admasian, Natalie Blake, Robert Carsten, Karen Deets, Robert DuGrenier, Carolyn Enz Hack, Margaret Jacobs, Neomi Lauritsen, Pat Musick, Robert O’Brien, Priscilla Petraska and Cai Xi Silver. ¡rough March 30. Info, lightson_mary@comcast.net. ¡e Great Hal l in Springfield.

MARIANNE BENOIR: “A Retrospective: ¡en ¡rough Now,” a solo show of color and black-and-white images of flora, fauna, places, things and people by the South Royalton photographer. ¡rough Januar y 9. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

MATIKA WILBUR: “Project 562,” photographic portraits and stories of members of more than 562 federally recognized Native America tribes. ¡rough January 1. Info, 299-5593. Vermont Law School in South Royalton.

outside vermont

‘ALEXANDER CALDER: RADICAL INVENTOR’: More than 100 works by the child prodigy and kinetic sculptor who became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists. ¡rough Februar y 24. ‘OF INDIVIDUALS AND PLACES’: Nearly 100 Canadian and international photographs from the collection of Jack Lazare. ¡rough April 28. Info, 514-285-2000.

Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

FRANÇOISE SULLIVAN: A retrospective exhibition highlighting the key role of the artist in the history of modern and contemporary art in Québec. ¡rough January 20. Info, 514-285-1600. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. HOLIDAY MEMBERS SHOW: Works in painting, drawing, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, stained glass, bead weaving, printmaking, mixed media and woodwork by artist-members of the gallery. ¡rough December 28. Info, 518-563-1604.

Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, N.Y. ‘UKIYO-E TO SHIN HANGA’: An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts from the Syracuse University art collection. ¡rough December 30. Info, 518-792-1761. ¡e Hy de Collection in Glens Falls, N.Y.

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“Optimist Prime” gallery view

‘OPTIMIST PRIME’

New City Galerie, Burlington, May 4 to July 24, newcitygalerie.org

At the bleakest junctures, both personal and political, the question of optimism becomes especially important — not to mention pesky.

Curated by artist Michael Shoudt, a head brewer at Fiddlehead Brewing, this spring show eschewed the familiar and straightforward rah-rah-resistance model. Instead, Shoudt opted to bring together colorful (dare we say cheerful?) works by eight artists whose playful approach to materials lit up the room.

It wasn’t just sweetness and light: Several works had distinctly pagan tones, such as Los Angeles-based Liv Aanrud’s fraying, folkinspired hooked textiles and New Jersey-born Steven Mayer’s small resin reflecting pools. Indeed, Shoudt used the word “magical” in his curator’s statement. The overall effect was a breath of fresh air in cramped darkness, a gentle and smart reminder that there must always be room for pleasure — even in a business as serious as art.

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Gerald Auten’s abstract graphite drawings are no mere expression of the objects and shapes that appear as still-life subjects in his work.

Mesmerizing black contours lure viewers to drawings where, close up, the blackness reveals itself as multiple, built-up layers of powdered graphite and graphite pencil (and perhaps markers).

“Jim” by Gerald Auten The Iowa native studied architecture and teaches it, as well as studio art, at Dartmouth College. It’s not surprising that his drawings suggest architectural blueprints; though two-dimensional, they seem to emerge sculpturally from the flat surface. White space is a crucial element, playing foil to the “black holes” of darkness. Bright white lines puncture dark shapes, and hardedged angles constrain velvety blurs. By adding bonding elements to the powdered graphite and buffing the paper repeatedly, Auten creates a highly polished effect.

Perhaps insomnia is a personal concern for Auten, but his work is as beautiful and elusive as dreaming.

M.B.

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Reviewing the films of 2018 — the last year most movies were watched in theaters?

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he year 2018 is drawing to a close, and you know what that means.

Yup, time for Margot and me to come up with something meaningful to say about the slate and the state of movies in this crazy American moment.

This could go any number of ways.

Obviously, we could opine on films that registered the cultural impact of everything from President Donald Trump to the #MeToo movement and the steady-drip downfall of powerful, misbehaving men.

We could even opine on a film that didn’t register anything at all, because it was made by a powerful man whose allegations of misbehavior caught up with him in 2018 and likely brought his long career to an end.

Woody Allen famously has made a new film each year since 1977’s Annie Hall. He made a new one this year, too, for Amazon, called A Rainy Day in New York, but don’t bother googling the trailer. The streamer has announced it won’t put the picture in theaters or on the air. Ever. Disgraced and deserted by Hollywood, the 83-year-old doesn’t have a lot of options at this point. Fin. But who wants to get bummed out by all that stuff ? Instead, how about a sneak peek at a seismic shift scheduled to hit theaters in the New Year? The Netflix effect — that global generational trend toward streaming and away from screening — is poised not just to speed up but to blow up in 2019.

Which, admittedly, is a bummer if you own a multiplex.

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existing media services with Netflix envy such as Amazon Prime and Hulu. Plus video-on-demand upstarts such as Fandor, Mubi, Tubi, Shudder and Sony Crackle.

CuriosityStream continues to dominate the streaming documentary market, while DC Comics recently launched DC Universe.

Then there’s Disney, which in recent years has all but absorbed Hollywood, gobbling up studios as ravenously as a corporate Pac-Man. Which means its debut streamer, Disney+, will be in a position to keep moviegoers from going to the movies by making those movies available to watch at home. All your favorite old and new Pixar, Touchstone, 20th Century Fox, Star Wars and Marvel releases — plus Disney’s own — will be viewable from the comfort of your La-Z-Boy for, the Mouse House promises, a monthly fee lower than Netflix’s. Which means, like, way less than the cost of a movie, Milk Duds and Pepsi.

You know what they say: The more things change, the more everybody just stays home. Hey, I plan to continue buying my ticket and gazing at that dream portal in the dark. I just don’t plan on having as much company as I used to.

R.K.

Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant in Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Everybody is about to get in on the act.

With the success of Netflix’s model (137 million subscribers in nearly 200 countries), the CEOs of the companies that make your cellphones and smart watches and loads of other things you probably don’t associate with movies feel they can’t afford not to imitate it.

AT&T, for example, will launch a subscription-based service offering WarnerMedia properties such as HBO in addition to the telecom’s TV and movie catalog. YouTube’s no longer satisfied with being your go-to for cute cat videos. Its Premium subscription service will offer original films and series produced in

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collaboration with studios. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg’s going mogul with Facebook Watch. A billion dollars has been budgeted for content, so it’s safe to say people everywhere will soon be looking up from their phones even less often.

Speaking of addictive devices, Apple has already made many of its products into mini movie theaters. What’s the world’s cash-richest company to do with surplus profits? Why not go Hollywood?

Apple honchos are busy turning billions of dollars into original TV shows and films for release next year. Oh, and they’ve hired Steven Spielberg.

That’s on top of expansions planned by

I plan to keep going to theaters, too. Yeah, it’s part of my job, but the biggest flat screen you can buy won’t give you the same experience as watching in a dark theater with no — or few — distractions. Our local audiences are remarkably respectful as a rule, with the exception of the occasional person who gets on their phone mid-film to tweet about the current state of J-Law’s hair.

Riddle me this, though: With all the streaming services in existence or poised to launch, why did we have to lose Turner Classic Movies’ FilmStruck, widely acknowledged as the best source for classic films?

Shutting it down this fall, owner WarnerMedia called FilmStruck a “niche service.”

Well, yeah, but one might counter that people who love old movies occupy a pretty essential “niche” for the movie business; they’re often the same cinephiles who voraciously consume new films. Plus, the history of movies is vital to understanding movies in the present.

A YEAR IN REVIEW

T H E A LC H E M I S T P R E S E N T S

Rusty DeWees THE LOGGER & Patrick Ross THE FIDDLER Quentin Tarantino famously developed his filmmaking sensibility by watching obscure old titles at the video store where he worked. Let’s hope some streaming service can serve the same function for would-be filmmakers today.

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Most Stellar Performance

RK: It was two outs and bottom of the ninth for Melissa McCarthy, but she hit it out of the park in Can You Ever Forgive Me? Her turn as a hard-drinking literary forger was the real thing and almost enough to make fans forgive The Happytime Murders and Life of the Party.

Second place: Ethan Hawke in First Reformed.

MH: I’ll go to bat for Toni Collette in Hereditary. The genius of that movie is that it keeps you guessing (almost) ’til the end about whether you’re watching a psychodrama or a supernatural horror flick. Without the raw realness of her performance as a grieving artist, there would be no such ambiguity. Also great was newcomer Elsie Fisher in Eighth Grade.

Most Annoying Performance Toni Collette in Hereditary

RK: Jennifer Garner (Peppermint), Mark Wahlberg (Mile 22) and Jodie Foster (Hotel Artemis) sure blew like never

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before this year. Career lows all around.

But nothing I saw screamed “waste of talent” like Tom Hardy’s utter and total entertainment-free debasement as a walking WTF in Venom. Second place: the movie’s blockbuster box office.

MH: I really wanted to like Karyn Kusama’s noir revenge drama Destroyer, and there are things to like about it. But Nicole Kidman, for all her formidable talent, feels miscast in the role of a harddrinking cop with a shady past. When I wasn’t distracted by wondering how they made her skin look so weathered, I was irritated by her monotone delivery. Note to all actors: Even doomed, desperate, depressed people can have levels.

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RK: You know who never expected to be12v-rustydewees122618-1.indd 1 12/14/18 part of the awards-season conversation but suddenly is? Jason Bateman. When I turned in my nomination ballot for this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards a couple of weeks ago, I figured I’d be the only reviewer to bring up February’s Game Night. To my delight, it ranked as one of the year’s best — as did Bateman’s performance — with a silent majority of Delicious & Healthy the group’s membership. Zero buzz, but Mediterranean Cuisine tons of twisted fun. Which is why Game Night is second only to Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite for funniest, freshest and farthest out of 2018.

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MH: Can we put together all the bits with Awkwafina from Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean’s Eight and make a movie out of those? The zanily unflappable young rapper/actor with the crusty-old-man voice needs her own comic vehicle.

As far as entire movies go, this was a great year for satire and the seriocomic. I had wicked laughs at The Favourite, Tully, BlacKkKlansman and the surreal Sorry to Bother You, all movies with serious concerns that used absurdist comedy to get under our skins.

Worst Comedy

RK: Kevin Hart is having a bad year, I think we’d all agree. The comic got the job he’d long dreamed of: hosting the Oscar ceremony. Then, on December 7, he walked away rather than apologize for old homophobic tweets that had resurfaced.

As unamusing in any way as that was, the Hart vehicle Night School was infinitely less so. Second place: I Feel Pretty.

MH: The makers of The Happytime Murders seemed to think they’d created comedy gold by depicting puppets doing things that puppets on kids’ shows don’t COMING SOON

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merit a bit more mention. Plus, they’re funny as hell. Second place: Mandy.

do. But puppet sex, puppet drugs, and puns on “fuzz” and “felt” can only take a movie so far. This one “felt” three hours long.

Biggest Letdown

RK: Vice. Adam McKay’s follow-up to The Big Short had everything going for it but just didn’t come together. It’s almost worth seeing for the insanely dead-on impressions of Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, George W. Bush, etc.

But then, we don’t go to movies about matters in recent American history that are this monumentally resonant for the impressions, do we? Second place: Red Sparrow.

Adam Driver and John David Washington in BlacKkKlansman

MH: I loved Blue Ruin, the 2013 breakout film from director Jeremy Saulnier. One of the easiest ways to get attention with an indie film is to make an ultra-violent noir, but here was one in which the violence was messy and life-size, nothing glamorized about it. Green Room wasn’t bad, either. So I had high hopes for Saulnier’s new Hold the Dark on Netflix.

Then I watched this incoherent murder marathon, punctuated by pretentious mutterings expressing wannabe Cormac McCarthy insights about how people are just animals, man. Too often, I think, we critics conflate cinematic brutality with significance. You can have one without the other.

Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright, Eileen Atkins and Judi Dench in Tea With the Dames

Biggest Surprise

months while the band Cream was still in business, the guy’s life and music have been one long, self-involved yawn.

So it didn’t come as a complete surprise as I prepared this piece to be reminded that I’d watched Lili Fini Zanuck’s Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars back in February and promptly forgotten it. What were we talking about? Second place: Adrift.

RK: John Krasinski is full of surprises.

He’s married to Emily Blunt (Sicario, Mary Poppins Returns). He’s the only person ever to write and direct a movie based on a work by David Foster Wallace (2009’s Brief Interviews With Hideous Men). In April, with zero fanfare, Krasinski dropped the year’s most devilishly effective horror film, A Quiet Place. I guess he’ll run for president next.

Second place: Wildlife. Who knew Paul Dano was a great director?

MH: I had a bunch of cinematic surprises this year, some pleasant and some not. My mom, not exactly a horror fan, enjoyed A Quiet Place (so did I!). Suspiria, Luca Guadagnino’s arty remake of the 1977 horror classic, somehow ran longer than Vice or Avengers: Infinity War. (And no, despite some good moments, it did not justify that epic length.) And the movie I heard the most chatter about online — Panos Cosmatos’ Mandy — never played in our area. Neither did political black comedy The Oath, despite the screening of its trailer at two different local theater chains.

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Jonathan Pryce and Glenn Close in The Wife

Film So Forgettable I Didn’t Remember Seeing It Until Compiling This Year-End Review

RK: I’ve marveled for decades that Eric Clapton was able to attain the status he has while being so thoroughly, unrelentingly dull. Except for maybe two or three

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MH: Normally, it takes me several years to actually forget a forgettable movie, but that could happen faster with Tomb Raider. A reboot of a video-gamebased franchise that was already pretty forgettable when it starred Angelina Jolie, this film wasn’t especially good or especially awful. Just your garden-variety half-hearted Indiana Jones clone like they used to make back in the ’80s, only without the retro appeal.

Movie That Deserves More Notice

RK: I’m surprised Tea With the Dames didn’t get an invitation to the prestigeseason party. With four — count ’em, four — of Great Britain’s finest living drama queens in one film, I would’ve figured it’d

MH: Yeah, the psychedelic revenge epic Mandy is certainly … quite something.

But my pick is Thoroughbreds, the debut of writer-director Cory Finley, a delightful little dark chamber piece in which a rich teen enlists the help of her sociopathic friend to kill her stepfather. Heavy on the clever dialogue, with hints of Heathers and strong performances from Anya TaylorJoy and Olivia Cooke, it’s consistently smart and surprising. For me, it was the twisted take on female friendship that A Simple Favor was trying to be.

Most Inexplicable Hit

RK: OK, with a current box office take hovering just under $8 million, The Wife isn’t exactly a smash hit. Or, for that matter, anything more than manipulative silliness. Yet there seems to be a contingent out there that pushes for Glenn Close to get an Oscar whenever she appears in anything besides a TV movie or superhero film, and this is no exception. Inexplicably, the actress has drawn nominations from several critics’ groups early in awards season.

As a result, Sony Pictures Classics just expanded the movie’s theater count by 400 screens in an effort to build buzz. The script’s ridiculous. Close’s performance is unremarkable. I don’t get any of it.

Second place: Rampage.

MH: Having raked in $131 million worldwide on its debut weekend, a record for The Conjuring horror franchise, The Nun now ranks No. 23 among the top-grossing films of 2018. With a hokey plot and a total lack of suspense, it’s also the least scary Conjuring film I’ve seen by a wide margin. I understand the hunger for horror in the buildup to Halloween, but c’mon, people, let’s demand better.

Most Inexplicable Flop

RK: I’d have liked to see Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9 do better. But the reason people found the idea of seeing it more than a tad dispiriting isn’t a total mystery, I suppose. Trump fatigue. Who doesn’t suffer from it? Second place: American Animals.

MH: I get why Alex Garland’s Annihilation wasn’t a hit or an awards magnet. It was marketed as a horror movie about shooting aliens, when it’s actually slowish and cerebral. It has its issues — chillingly great scenes paired with so-so expository dialogue. It was released back in February.

But Annihilation was haunting enough to inspire me to read the source material, Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach

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Elsie Fisher in Eighth Grade

Cheers!

MH: The Death Wish remake was pointless, plodding and pandering. Fifty Shades Freed made me yearn for freedom from the multiplex. But I’m not in the target audience for either of those movies — fans of vigilante dramas and fans of tame erotic romance combined with lifestyle porn, respectively. As a horror fan, I am absolutely in the target audience for The Nun, so I hereby pronounce it Not Even Worth Netflixing on a Rainy Sunday Afternoon.

Best Picture

Trilogy, which the movie doesn’t mirror as much as complement. If you like your science fiction weird, don’t overlook it.

Most Overrated Likely Award Magnet

RK: In ascending order of overratedness: The Old Man & the Gun, Beautiful Boy, Boy Erased, On the Basis of Sex. Second place: Roma (gorgeous visuals, I agree.

I’m just finding it a little thin on virtually everything else).

MH: Confession: I expected to be bored

by Roma, because when other critics talk about “the magic of pure cinema,” my eyes glaze over. Instead, I was enthralled, so score one for the magic of pure cinema.

I was not so enthralled by the montageheavy Beautiful Boy, I was so-so on Green Book, and I confess to being downright annoyed by Bohemian Rhapsody, now a Golden Globe nominee for Best Drama.

That said, the performance scenes of Bohemian Rhapsody are a genuinely powerful theater experience. The same cannot be said of those in the gratingly self-important pop-star drama Vox Lux.

Worst Picture

RK: Did it get worse than Bad Samaritan?

Sure, there were movies as pointless and poorly made. But not from filmmakers with Stargate, Independence Day and Godzilla on their résumé. Maybe somebody will make a biopic about director Dean Devlin someday, and we’ll find out what went wrong. It would have to be more interesting than this film.

Second place: a tie between Gemini and The Strangers: Prey at Night.

RK: Well, we’ve really come to the end of the year, haven’t we? These will be the last paragraphs in the last piece readers see from us in Seven Days until 2019. An honor and a pleasure, as always. Let’s do it: I adored The Favourite, Eighth Grade, First Man, Free Solo, Leave No Trace, Green Book, American Animals, The King, Skate Kitchen and so many others. Roma, not so much. It was sort of a spectacular year for movies, unless I’m crazy. In my book, though, it didn’t get more brilliant than BlacKkKlansman. How great to see Spike Lee return to form with a picture this on the money and of the moment.

Bravo. Second place: The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling.

MH: Eighth Grade is a brutal, hilarious, revealing slice of life. The Favourite may be my favorite costume drama since Dangerous Liaisons. Black Panther wowed me visually and dramatically, while BlacKkKlansman and The Hate U Give packed timely punches, and Sorry to Bother You revived the head-trip movie for a new generation. Hereditary is my favorite movie that I can’t recommend to a single person I know, and my favorite theater experience of the year. (Let’s just say people … reacted.)

But first place goes to Paul Schrader’s First Reformed, a non-documentary, non-disaster, non-preachy movie that foregrounded climate change as a human issue in the present tense. The movie is flawed, yes. There are arguments to be had about it. And we should be having them, because it’s dramatically compelling and deeply chilling.

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(April 20-May 20): On the average, a total eclipse of the sun happens every 18 months. And how often is a total solar eclipse visible from a specific location on the planet? Typically, once every 375 years. In 2019, the magic momentflwillfloccur on July 2 for people living in Chile and Argentina. But I believe that throughout the coming year, Tauruses all over the worldflwillflexperience other kinds of rare and wonderful events at a higher rate than usual. Not eclipses, but rather divine interventions, mysterious miracles, catalytic epiphanies, unexpected breakthroughs and amazing graces. Expect more of the marvelous than you’re accustomed to.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

A typical fluffy white cumulus cloud weighs 216,000 pounds.

A dark cumulonimbus storm cloud is 106 million pounds, almost 490 times heavier. Why? Because it’s filled with far more water than the white cloud.

So which is better, the fluffy cumulus or the stormy cumulonimbus? Neither, of course.

We might sometimes prefer the former over the latter because it doesn’t darken the sky as much or cause the inconvenience of rain. But the truth is, the cumulonimbus is a blessing, a substantial source of moisture, a gift to growing things. I mention this because I suspect that for you, 2019flwillflhave more metaphorical resemblances to the cumulonimbus than the cumulus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “že

world’s full of people who have stopped listening to themselves,” wrote mythologist Joseph Campbell.

It’s imperative that you not be one of those folks.

2019 should be the Year of Listening Deeply to Yourself. žat means being on high alert for your inner inklings, your unconscious longings and the still, small voice at the heart of your destiny. If you do that, you’ll discover I’m right when I say that you’re smarter than you realize.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I suspect that in 2019 you’ll be able to blend a knack for creating more stability with an urge to explore and seek greater freedom. How might this unusual confluence be expressed in practical ways? Maybe you’ll travel to reconnect with your ancestral roots. Or perhaps a faraway ally or influenceflwillflhelp you feel more at home in the world. It’s possible you’ll establish a stronger foundation, whichflwillflin turn bolster your courage and inspire you to breakflfreeflof a limitation. What do you think?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Jackson Pollock is regarded as a pioneer in the technique of drip painting, which involves drizzling and splashing paint on canvases that lie on the floor. It made him famous. But the truth is, Pollock got inspired to pursue what became known as his signature style only after he saw an exhibit by the artist Janet Sobel, who was the real pioneer. I bring this to your attention, because I see 2019 as a year when the Janet Sobel-like aspects of your lifeflwillflget their due. Overdue appreciationflwillflarrive.

Credit you have deserved but haven’t fully garneredflwillflfinally come your way. You’ll be acknowledged and recognized in surprising ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As the crow flies, Wyoming is almost a thousand miles from the Pacific Ocean and more than a thousand miles from the Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. Now here’s a surprise: In the northwest corner of Wyoming, the North Two Ocean Creek divides into two tributaries: One ultimately flows to the Pacific, and

the other reaches the Gulf. So an enterprising fish could conceivably swim from one ocean to the other via this waterway. I propose that we make North Two Ocean Creek your official metaphor for 2019. Itflwillflsymbolize the turning point you’ll be at in your life; itflwillflremind you that you’ll have the power to launch an epic journey in one of two directions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I have come to the conclusion that softening your relationship with perfectionismflwillflbe a key assignment in 2019. With this in mind, I offer you observations from wise people who have studied the subject.

1. “že perfect is the enemy of the good.” —Voltaire. 2. “Perfection is a stick with which to beat the possible.” —Rebecca Solnit. 3. Perfectionism is “the high-end version of fear.” —Elizabeth Gilbert. 4. “Nothing is less efficient than perfectionism.” —Elizabeth Gilbert. 4. “It’s better to live your own life imperfectly than to imitate someone else’s perfectly.” —Elizabeth Gilbert.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1682, Peter Alexeyevich became co-Tsar of Russia. He was 10 years old. His 24-year-old half-sister Sophia had a hole cut in the back of his side of the dual throne. žat way she could sit behind him, out of sight, and whisper guidance as he discussed political matters with allies. I’d love it if you could wangle a comparable arrangement for yourself in 2019. Are there wise confidants or mentors or helpers from whom you could draw continuous counsel? Seek them out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): že body of the violin has two F-shaped holes on either side of the strings. žey enable the sound that resonates inside the instrument to be projected outward.flA thousand years ago, the earliest ancestor of the modern violin had round holes.

Later, they became half-moons, then C-shaped and finally evolved into the F-shape. Why the change? Scientific analysis reveals that the modern form allows more air to be pushed out from inside the instrument, thereby producing a more powerful sound. My analysis of your life in 2019 suggests that itflwillflbe a time to make an upgrade from your metaphorical equivalent of the C-shaped holes to the Fshaped holes. A small shift like thatflwillflenable you to generate more power and resonance.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian singer-songwriter Sia has achieved great success, garnering nine Grammy nominations and amassing a $20 million fortune.

Among the superstars for whom she has composed hit tunes are Beyoncé, Rihanna and Flo Rida. But she has also had failures.

Top recording artists like Adele and Shakira have commissioned her to write songs for them only to subsequently turn down what she created. In 2016, Sia got sweet revenge. She released an album in which she herself sang many of those rejected songs. It has sold more than 2 million copies. Do you, too, know what it’s like to have your gifts and skills ignored or unused or rebuffed, Sagittarius? If so, the coming monthsflwillflbe an excellent time to express them for your own benefit, as Sia did.

AQUARIUS (Jan.

20-Feb. 18): A hundred years ago, most astronomers thought there was just one galaxy in the universe: our Milky Way. Other models for the structure of the universe were virtually heretical. But in the 1920s, astronomer Edwin Hubble produced research that proved the existence of many more galaxies. Today the estimate is that there are at least 400 billion. I wonder what currently unimaginable possibilitiesflwillflbe obvious to our ancestors a hundred years from now. Likewise, I wonder what currently unforeseen truthsflwillflbe fully available to you by the end of 2019. My guess: more than in any other previous year of your life.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Author Elizabeth Gilbert offers advice for those who long for a closer relationship with the Supreme Being: “Look for God like a man with his head on fire looks for water.” I’ll expand that approach so it applies to you when you’re in quest of any crucial life-enhancing experience. If you genuinely believe that a particular adventure or relationship or transformation is key to your central purpose, it’s not enough to be mildly enthusiastic about it. You really do need to seek your heart’s desire in the way people with their heads on fire look for water.

2019flwillflbe prime time for you to embody this understanding.

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BREAD & PUPPET READER You were reading on your car in the B&P parking lot. We got to chattin’. I liked your vibe, but I was with a group and had to jet. I think it was the last weekend in August. When: Saturday, September 1, 2018. Where: Bread & Puppet, Glover.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914616 INCREDIBLE BLUE JACKET AT HOMEPORT Wow. You peeled off your massive blue jacket at the front counter to reveal an absolutely stunning and beautiful woman. I made a comment about the jacket. Wished I could’ve bundled up in that with you on that cold eve. When: Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Where: Homeport, Church Street Marketplace.

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Me: devastatingly handsome. First time I saw you: by the fireplace at American Flatbread. Second time, you were a vision on the dance floor in a white dress in BF. ˛ ird time, was that you in LA? How about it ... New Year, new life? When: Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Where: American Flatbread.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914614 LIVE AND LET LIVE Here’s the pitch: Live yours, and I’ll live mine. If there are similarities, we can share. If not, enjoy yours, because I will definitely enjoy mine. When: Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Where: in a field.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914613 AT THE WHAMMY BAR While listening to the sweet, soulful sound of Sara Grace and Soots, you complimented my hair. You came across as genuine and thoughtful. I would like to talk to you more. When: Friday, December 7, 2018. Where: the Whammy Bar. You: Man. Me: Woman. #914612 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FANCYPANTS! You: flashy pants, elegant black-andyellow Grampa’s car, both a LedZeptattooed free spirit and a respectful old soul. Me: the matriarch of a tight-knit fivesome. ˛ ank you for your dedication and sacrifice. Walking the high road builds up noble karma. We look forward to seeing how your next four decades sugar out. Great adventures await! Happy birthday! When: ° ursday, August 30, 2018. Where: Lime Rock Historics.

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VIVA Not a day has passed that I haven’t thought of you. And us. It’s been so long, sweet girl. When: Saturday, December 1, 2018. Where: my heart.

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Never did get that hug, and I definitely asked nicely, as you said I would have to. When: Saturday, November 24, 2018. Where: the Lighthouse.

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SCARLETTLETTERS Dear Scarlett,

How can I make my man orgasm from getting a blow job? It takes so long!

Signed,

Dear Connie Lingus,

Connie Lingus (female, 50)

Blow jobs may be oral sex, but your mouth doesn’t have to do all the work! Here are four different approaches to making your man feel good — while giving yourself a little break when you need it.

• Foreplay.

Talk dirty to him while rubbing his penis with his pants still on. Tell him how much you want to put your mouth on it, then get on your knees and unzip his pants. Or take his clothes off and have him lay facedown on the bed.

Get naked and climb on top of him. Massage his back and his butt, and rub the muscles on the inside of his thighs. Once he is good and relaxed, start licking and kissing the areas around his inner thigh, then turn him over on his back.

• Stimulate other sweet spots. Before you start sucking, lick the underside of his penis. It contains a ton of nerve endings, as does the head. Also, some men like having their scrotum touched — gently!

Lick or caress that part of him lightly or cradle it in your mouth, but don’t suck too hard. You can also try stimulating the spot between his balls and his butt, or go even further: “Rim jobs” can be intensively stimulating. Just make sure that he’s into it and his butt is clean.

• Moan and make eye contact. As you work the area around his penis, make sure to let him know you’re enjoying yourself. Let out a few moans and touch yourself while you are kissing and licking him. When you’re about to put his penis into your mouth, make eye contact — for a lot of guys, that’s a big turn-on.

• Use your hands. When sucking, grip the base of his shaft and move your hand and mouth up and down together in rhythm. Take mouth breaks as needed, but keep your hand in motion to help him reach that happy ending.

Love,

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œ e resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/ tax year(s) 2017 and 2018 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Warren Jay Strausser, III Property Address: 334

Hildred Drive, Unit 334, Burlington, Vermont Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 046-1-069334 Deed recorded at: Volume 1301 at Page 740.

Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington;

be previously paid or otherwise resolved.

and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction at City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on January 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same

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Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 30th day of November, 2018. s/n Beth Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Collector of Delinquent Taxes

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œ e resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes

assessed by such 6/6/16 4:30 City PM for fiscal/tax year(s) 2017 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: John J. Pare and Raymond D. Pare Property Address: 69 Howard Street, Burlington, Vermont Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 053-3-075000 Deed recorded at: Volume 361 at Page 519.

Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land

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Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 30th day of November, 2018. s/n Beth Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont NOTICE OF TAX SALE

œ e resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2017 and 2018 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit:

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Owner(s) of Record: Sheila Hale, Trustee Property Address: 119 North Union Street, Burlington, Vermont Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 044-3-208000 Deed recorded at: Volume 427 at Page 388.

Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at

public auction at City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on January 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved.

Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 30th day of November, 2018. s/n Beth Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont NOTICE OF TAX SALE œ e resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2018 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Graham Revocable Real Estate Trust Property Address: 128 Lori Lane, Burlington, Vermont Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 024-3-145000 Deed recorded at: Volume 927 at Page 303.

Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction at City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on January 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved.

Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 30th day of November, 2018. s/n Beth Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

œ e resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2017 and 2018 remain either in whole or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: David G. Filipowski Property Address: 8 B Strong Street, Burlington, Vermont Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 043-3-177004 Deed recorded at: Volume 551 at Page 756. Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction at City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on January 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved.

Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 30th day of November, 2018. s/n Beth Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

œ e resident and nonresident owners, lienholders and mortgagees of Lands in the City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that the real estate taxes assessed by such City for fiscal/tax year(s) 2017 and 2018 remain either in whole

or in part, unpaid and delinquent on the following described lands and premises in the City of Burlington, to wit: Owner(s) of Record: Scott P. Chapman Property Address: 228 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vermont Tax Account/Map Lot Number: # 044-3026-000 Deed recorded at: Volume 672 at Page 424. Reference may be had to said deed for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appears in the Land Records of the City of Burlington; and so much of the lands will be sold at public auction at City Hall, 149 Church St., Burlington, Vermont 05401 on January 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., as shall be requisite to discharge said taxes together with costs and other fees allowed by law, unless the same be previously paid or otherwise resolved.

Dated at the City of Burlington in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 30th day of November, 2018. s/n Beth Anderson Chief Administrative Officer Collector of Delinquent Taxes Burlington, Vermont

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0101649 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE WILLISTON, VT ,WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE 2ND OF JANUARY 2019 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF NANCY KEELER.

Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

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Ongoing workshops open to the community to provide tobacco cessation support and free nicotine replacement products with participation.

Tuesdays, 11 a.m.noon, Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Mondays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC Physiatry Conference Room), 160 Allen St., Rutland. PEER LED Stay Quit Support Group, first Thursday of every month, 6:307:30 p.m. at the CVPS/ Leahy Community Health Education

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ADDICT IN THE FAMILY: SUPPORT GROUP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES OF ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays,£6:30-8 p.m., Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish,£4 Prospect St., Essex Junction. For further information, please visit£thefamily restored.org£or contact Lindsay Duford at 781-960-3965 or£12lindsaymarie@ gmail.com.

AL-ANON

For families & friends of alcoholics. For meeting info, go to£vermontalanon alateen.org£or£call 866-972-5266.

ALATEEN GROUP

New Alateen group in Burlington on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. at the UU building at the top of Church St. For more information please call Carol, 324-4457.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Daily meetings in various locations. Free.

Info, 864-1212. Want to overcome a drinking

This caregivers support group meets on the 3rd Wed. of every mo. from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 128, Williston.

Support groups meet to provide assistance and information on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They emphasize shared experiences, emotional support, and coping techniques in care for a person living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Families, caregivers, and friends may attend. Please call in advance to confirm date and time. For questions or additional support group listings, call 800-272-3900.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE SUPPORT GROUP

1st Monday monthly, 3-4:30 p.m.

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Pre-registration is required (to receive dial-in codes for toll-free call). Please dial the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline 800-2723900 for more information.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS W/ DEBT?

Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Anonymous. Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Methodist Church in the Rainbow Room at Buell & S. Winooski, Burlington.

Contact Jennifer, 917-568-6390.

BABY BUMPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time of your life. But, it can also be a time of stress that is often compounded by hormonal swings.

If you are a pregnant woman, or have recently given birth and feel you need some help with managing emotional bumps in the road that can come with motherhood, please come to

this free support group lead by an experienced pediatric Registered Nurse. Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Birthing Center, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans. Info: Rhonda Desrochers, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 527-7531.

BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Meets every other Mon. night, 6-7:30 p.m., & every other Wed., 10-11:30 a.m., in the Conference Center at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in Berlin.

The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Info, Ginny Fry or Jean Semprebon, 223-1878.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUB

American Lung Association support group for people with breathing issues, their loved ones or caregivers. Meets first Monday of the month, 11 a.m.-noon at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. For

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BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP IN ST. JOHNSBURY

Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Wed. of every mo., 1-2:30 p.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury. The support group will offer valuable resources & info about brain injury.

It will be a place to share experiences in a safe, secure & confi dential environment.

Info, Tom Younkman, tyounkman@vcil.org, 800-639-1522.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT

Montpelier daytime support group meets the 3rd Thu. of the mo. at the Unitarian Church ramp entrance, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. Johnsbury support group meets the 3rd Wed. monthly at the Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., 1:00-2:30 p.m.£ Colchester£ Evening support group meets the 1st Wed. monthly at the Fanny Allen

Hospital in the Board Room Conference Room, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Brattleboro meets at Brooks Memorial Library on the 1st Thu. monthly from 1:15-3:15 p.m. and the 3rd Mon. monthly from 4:15-6:15 p.m. White River Jct. meets the 2nd Fri. monthly at Bugbee Sr. Ctr. from 3-4:30 p.m.

Call our helpline at 877-856-1772.

BURLINGTON AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE OUTREACH GROUP

People with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers gather together to gain support & learn about living with Parkinson’s disease. Group meets 2nd Wed. of every mo., 1-2 p.m., continuing through Nov. 18, 2015.

Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, 185 Pine Haven Shores Rd., Shelburne. Info: 888763-3366, parkinson info@uvmhealth.org, parkinsonsvt.org.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The Champlain Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held every 2nd Tue. of the mo., 6-8 p.m. at the Hope Lodge, 237 East

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Ave., Burlington. Newly diagnosed? Prostate cancer reoccurrence?

General discussion and sharing among survivors and those beginning or rejoining the battle. Info, Mary L. Guyette RN, MS, ACNS-BC, 274-4990, vmary@aol.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Overcome any hurt, habit or hangup in your life with this confidential 12-Step, Christ-centered recovery program. We offer multiple support groups for both men and women, such as chemical dependency, codependency, sexual addiction and pornography, food issues, and overcoming abuse. All 18+ are welcome; sorry, no childcare. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; we begin at 7 p.m. Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Rd., Essex Junction.

Info: recovery@ essexalliance.org, 878-8213.

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with hurt, habits and hang ups, which includes everyone in some way.‹ We welcome everyone at Cornerstone Church in Milton which meets every Friday night at 7-9 p.m. We’d love to have you join us and discover how your life can start to change.

Info: 893-0530, julie@ mccartycreations.com.

CoDA is a 12-step fellowship for people whose common purpose is to develop healthy & fulfilling relationships. By actively working the program of Codependents Anonymous, we can realize a new joy, acceptance & serenity in our lives.

Meets Sunday at noon at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank Street, Burlington.

Tom, 238-3587, coda.org.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF CHOICE!

SMART Recovery welcomes anyone, including family and friends, affected by any kind of substance or activity addiction. It is a science-based program that encourages abstinence. Specially trained volunteer facilitators provide leadership.‹Sundays at 5 p.m. at the 1st Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington.‹Volunteer facilitator: Bert, 399-8754.‹You can learn more at smartrecovery.org.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT

Steps to End Domestic Violence offers a weekly drop-in support CELIAC & GLUTEN-FREE group for female GROUP identified survivors Last Wed. of every of intimate partner month, 4:30-6 p.m., at violence, including Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm individuals who are St., Montpelier. Free & DECLUTTERERS’ experiencing or have SUPPORT GROUP open to the public! To been affected by Are you ready to make learn more, contact domestic violence. — e improvements but Lisa at 598-9206 or support group offers find it overwhelming? lisamase@gmail.com. a safe, confidential Maybe two or three of place for survivors to us can get together CEREBRAL PALSY GUIDANCE connect with others, to help each other Cerebral Palsy to heal, and to recover. simplify. 989-3234, Guidance is a very In support group, 425-3612. comprehensive participants talk informational website through their experibroadly covering ences and hear stories Using the enclosed math operations as a guide, thewho gridhave the topic of cerebral from fill others

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experienced abuse in their relationships.

Support group is also a resource for those who are unsure of their next step, even if it involves remaining in their current relationship. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Childcare is provided. Info: 658-1996.

each month at Pride Center of VT, 255 South Champlain St., Suite 12, in Burlington.‹Not sure if you’re ready for a meeting? We also offer one-on-one support.‹For more information, email‹rex@ pridecentervt.org‹or call‹802-238-3801.

EMPLOYMENTSEEKERS SUPPORT GROUP

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

Frustrated with the job search or with your job? You are not alone. Come check out this supportive circle. Wednesdays at‹3 p.m., Pathways Vermont Community Center,‹279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Abby Levinsohn, 777-8602.

FAMILIES, PARTNERS, FRIENDS AND ALLIES OF TRANSGENDER ADULTS

— is support group is a dedicated meeting for family, friends and community members who are supporting a loved one through a mental health crisis.

Mental health crisis might include extreme states, psychosis, depression, anxiety and other types of distress. — e group is a confidential space where family and friends can discuss shared experiences and receive support in an environment free of judgment and stigma with a trained facilitator. Weekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Downtown Burlington. Info: Jess Horner, LICSW, 866-218-8586.

We are people with adult loved ones who are transgender or gender-nonconforming. We meet to support each other and to learn more about issues and concerns. Our sessions are supportive, informal, and confidential.‹Meetings are held‹at‹5:30 PM, the second‹— ursday‹of Complete the following

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FCA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Families coping with addiction (FCA) is an open community peer support group for adults 18 & over struggling with the drug or alcohol addiction of a loved one. FCA is not 12-step based but provides a forum for those living this experience to develop personal coping skills & draw strength from one another. Weekly on Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turning Point Center, corner of Bank St., Burlington. (Across from parking garage, above bookstore). thdaub1@gmail.com.

FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (FA)

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? FA is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. Local meetings are held twice a week: Mondays,‹4-5:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Norwich, Vt.; and Wednesdays,‹6:30-8 p.m., at Hanover Friends Meeting using the N.H. House, Hanover,

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For more information and a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 603-630-1495 or visit‹foodaddicts.org.

FREE YOGA FOR RECOVERY

Join Jessica Child for free yoga for individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.

Every‹Saturday‹at‹3:30 p.m.‹at SoulShine Power Yoga, 1 Market Place #16, Essex Jct. Mats are available at the studio. No experience necessary, just a willingness to deepen your recovery. Info:‹ jessicamchild@gmail. com,‹802-999-8655.

G.R.A.S.P. (GRIEF RECOVERY AFTER A SUBSTANCE PASSING)

Are you a family member who has lost a loved one to addiction? Find support, peer-led support group.‹Meets once a month on Mondays in Burlington. Please call for date and location.

RSVP mkeasler3@ gmail.com or call 310-3301 (message says Optimum Health, but this is a private number).

LGBTQ VETERANS GROUP

— is veterans group is a safe place for veterans to gather and discuss ways to help the community, have dinners, send packages and help the families of LGBTQ service people.

Ideas on being helpful encouraged.

Every 2nd and 4th‹Wednesday,‹6-8:30 p.m.,‹at Christ Episcopal Church (— e Little Red Door),‹64 State Street, Montpelier. RSVP, 802-825-2045.

HEARING VOICES SUPPORT GROUP

— is Hearing Voices Group seeks to find understanding of voice hearing experiences as real lived experiences which may happen to anyone at anytime.‹ We choose to share experiences, support, and empathy.‹ We validate anyone’s experience and stories about their experience as their own, as being an honest and accurate representation of their experience, and as being acceptable exactly as they are. Weekly on Tuesday, 2-3 p.m.

Pathways Vermont Community Center,

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HEARTBEAT VERMONT

Have you lost a friend, colleague or loved one by suicide? Some who call have experienced a recent loss and some are still struggling w/ a loss from long ago.

Call us at 446-3577 to meet with our‹clinician, Jonathan Gilmore, at Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main St. All are welcome.

HELLENBACH CANCER SUPPORT

Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107.

People living with cancer & their caretakers convene for support.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SUPPORT GROUP

Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome can result in recurring pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder/pelvic region & urinary frequency/ urgency. — ese are often misdiagnosed & mistreated as a chronic bladder infection. If you have been diagnosed or have these symptoms, you are not alone.

For Vermont-based support group, email‹bladderpainvt@ gmail.com‹or call 899-4151 for more information.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS PROGRAM OFFERED FOR CHITTENDEN COUNTY CANCER SURVIVORS

— e Kindred Connections program provides peer support for all those touched by cancer. Cancer patients as well as caregivers are provided with a mentor who has been through the cancer experience & knows what it’s like to go through it. In addition to sensitive listening, Kindred Connections provides practical help such as rides to doctors’ offices & meal deliveries. — e program has people who have experienced a wide variety of cancers. For further info, please contact info@vcsn.net.

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A 12-step program for people who identify as overeaters, compulsive eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, etc. No matter what your problem with food, we have a solution! All are welcome, meetings are open, and there are no dues or fees.

See”oavermont.org/ meeting-list/”for the current meeting list,

Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Turning Point Center (small room), 191 Bank St., Burlington. — e only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend. Info: Amanda H. 338-8106.

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POTATO INTOLERANCE SUPPORT GROUP

Anyone coping with potato intolerance and interested in joining a support group, contact Jerry Fox,”48 Saybrook Rd., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

QUEEN CITY MEMORY CAFÉ

— e Queen City Memory Café offers a social time & place for people with memory impairment & their fiends & family to laugh, learn & share concerns & celebrate feeling understood & connected. Enjoy coffee, tea & baked goods with entertainment & conversation. QCMC meets the 3rd Sat. of each mo., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — ayer Building, 1197 North Ave., Burlington. 316-3839.

QUEER CARE GROUP

— is support group is for adult family members and caregivers of queer, and/or questioning youth.

It is held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave. — is group is for adults only. For more information, email info@outrightvt.org.

QUIT TOBACCO GROUPS

Are you ready to be tobacco free?” Join our FREE five-week group classes facilitated by our Tobacco Treatment Specialists.” We meet in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.” You may qualify for a FREE 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy. Contact us at 802-847-7333 or quittobaccoclass@ uvmhealth.org.

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is a group of recovering addicts who live w/ out the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join.

— e only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516 or cvana.org. Held in Burlington, Barre and St. Johnsbury.

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Bennington, every Tue., 1-2:30 p.m., CRT Center, United Counseling Service, 316 Dewey St.; Burlington, every — u., 3-4:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St. (enter from parking lot); Berlin, second — u. of the month, 4-5:30

Bellows Falls, 3rd Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., Compass School, 7892 US-5, Westminster; Brattleboro, 1st Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., 1st Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave., West Brattleboro; Burlington, 2nd & 4th Tue. of every mo., 7 p.m., HowardCenter, corner of Pine & Flynn Ave.; Berlin, 4th Mon. of every mo., 7 p.m.

Central Vermont Medical Center, Room 3; Georgia, 1st Tue. of every mo., 6 p.m., Georgia Public Library, 1697 Ethan Allen Highway (Exit 18, I-89); Manchester, 4th Wed. of every mo., 6:30 p.m., Equinox Village, 2nd floor; Rutland, 1st Mon. of every mo., 6

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NAMI CONNECTION PEER SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

A meeting of cancer patients, survivors & family members intended to comfort & support those who are currently suffering from the disease. 2nd — u. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans.

Info: stpaulum@ myfairpoint.net. 2nd Wed. of every mo., 6-7:30 p.m. Winooski United Methodist Church, 24 W. Allen St., Winooski. Info: hovermann4@ comcast.net.

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A monthly, closed group for male identified survivors of violence including relationship, sexual assault, and discrimination.”Open to all sexual orientations.

Contact 863-0003 for more information or

Area Myeloma Survivors, Families and Caregivers have come together to form a Multiple Myeloma Support Group. We provide emotional support, resources about treatment options, coping strategies and a support network by participating in the group experience with people that have been though similar situations. — ird Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at the New Hope Lodge on East Avenue in Burlington. Info: Kay Cromie, 655-9136, kgcromey@aol.com.

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MALE SURVIVOR OF VIOLENCE GROUP

MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP

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SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship, dating, emotional &/ or hate violence. — ese groups give survivors a safe & supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, & offer & receive support.

Support groups also provide survivors an opportunity to gain information on how to better cope with feelings & experiences that surface because of the trauma they have experienced.

Please call SafeSpace 863-0003 if you are interested in joining.

NORTHWEST VERMONT CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT NETWORK

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LGBTQ SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE

Do you have a problem with marijuana? MA is a free 12-step program where addicts help other addicts to get & stay clean. Ongoing Wed. at 7 p.m. at Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., suite 200, Burlington. 861-3150.

p.m., Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Conference Ctr., room D; St. Johnsbury, 4th Wed. of every mo., 5:30 p.m., Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Library, 1315 Hospital Dr.; Williston, 1st & 3rd Mon. of every mo., 6 p.m., NAMI Vermont Office, 600 Blair Park Rd. #301. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, info@namivt. org or 800-639-6480.

Family Support Group meetings are for family & friends of individuals living mental illness.

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p.m., CVMC Board Room, 130 Fisher Rd.; Rutland, every 1st and 3rd Sun., 4:30-6 p.m., Rutland Mental Health Wellness Center, 78 S. Main St.; No. Concord, every — u., 6-7:30 p.m., Loch Lomond, 700 Willson Rd. If you have questions about a group in your area, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont, program@ namivt.org or 800639-6480. Connection groups are peer recovery support group programs for adults living with mental health challenges.

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safespace@ pridecentervt.org.

Support group meeting held 4th Tue. of the mo., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williston Police Station. Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732.

SEX & LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS

12-step recovery group.

Do you have a problem w/ sex or relationships? We can help.

Shawn, 660-2645.

Visit slaafws.org”or saa-recovery.org for meetings near you.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT

HOPE Works offers free support groups to women, men & teens who are survivors of sexual violence.

Groups are available for survivors at any stage of the healing process.

Intake for all support groups is ongoing. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an intake to become a group member, please call our office at 8640555, ext. 19, or email our victim advocate at advocate@sover.net.

STUTTERING SUPPORT GROUPS

If you’re a person who stutters, you are not alone! Adults, teens & school-age kids who stutter & their families are welcome to join one of our three free National Stuttering Association (NSA) stuttering support groups at UVM. Adults: 5:30-6:30, 1st & 3rd Tue. monthly; teens (ages 13-17): 5:30-6:30, 1st — u. monthly; school-age children (ages 8-12) & parents (meeting separately): 4:15-5:15, 2nd — u. monthly. Pomeroy Hall (489 Main St., UVM campus. Info: burlingtonstutters.org, burlingtonstutters@ gmail.com, 656-0250.

Go Team Stuttering!

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP

For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide.

Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 N. Main St., Wallingford, 446-3577. 6:30-8 p.m. the 3rd Tue. of ea. mo.

experience, join us the 3rd — u. at the Faith Lighthouse Church, Rte. 105, Newport (105 Alderbrook), 7-9 p.m. Please call before attending. Info: Mary Butler, 744-6284.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDES. BURLINGTON

Who: Persons experiencing the impact of a loved one’s suicide.

When: first Wednesday of each month,”6-7:30 p.m.”Location: S. Burlington. — is group is currently full and unable to accept new participants. Please call Linda Livendale at 802-272-6564 to learn about other groups within driving distance.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. — ank you!

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

— e Compassionate Friends international support group for parents, siblings and families grieving the loss of a child”meets every third”Tuesday”of the month,”7-9 p.m.,”at Kismet Place, 363 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Call/email Jay at”802-373-1263,” compassionate friendsvt@gmail.com.

TOPS

(Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meeting. Hedding United Methodist Church, Washington St., Barre. Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info, call David at 371-8929.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP

Brattleboro, 2577989; Montpelier (Washington County Mental Health Emergency Services), 229-0591; Randolph (Clara Martin Center Emergency Service), 800-639-6360.

Want to feel supported on your vegetarian/ vegan journey? Want more info on healthy veggie diets? Want to share & socialize at veggie potlucks, & more, in the greater Burlington area?

— is is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail.com, 658-4991.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

SUICIDE HOTLINES IN VT

who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Circle (Washington Co. only). Please call 877-543-9498 for more info.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

If you have lost someone to suicide and wish to have a safe place to talk, share and spend a little time with others who have had a similar

FAHC. Led by Deb Clark, RN. Every 1st & 3rd Tue., 5-6:30 p.m.

Call Kathy McBeth, 847-5715.

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Auto Body Technician $2,000 sign-on bonus!

The Autosaver Group seeks an experienced Auto Body Technician for its brand new body shop in Williston, Vermont. We offer an industry leading pay and benefits package. Come see why over 500 employees have launched their career with the Autosaver Group!

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Legal Administrative Assistant needed for a busy law practice. Applicant must be able to do tape-based dictation and work in an open-office setting. Attention to detail and confidentiality are vital. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support other team members as needed is also critical.

Competitive salary, health, disability, and long-term care insurance available, as well as 401k retirement plan.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Keith Kasper, Esq., McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard, P.C., 40 George Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email to

Master Control Operator – LOCAL 22 (WVNY) and LOCAL 44 (WFFF) is looking for a full time and a part time Master Control Operator. This job is for the person that enjoys working with computers, servers and technical equipment.

You must be incredibly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task. Responsibilities include recording and downloading content, monitoring the quality of feeds and operating master control software and equipment. Broadcast experience or computer orientation helpful, on-site training offered. Shifts will include overnights and/or weekends. Please apply to:

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Looking for a change in the New Year?

As we move into the new year, we at Wake Robin would like to thank our current and future staff for a wonderful year! We are committed to this unique community, and we are grateful for those who have chosen to join us. If you are interested in changing your career and share our belief in the dignity, choice, and quality of life our residents share in this community, we’d love to have you join us.

Interested candidates can visit our website, www.wakerobin.com, to see current positions available.

Wake Robin is an equal opportunity employer.

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Administrative Assistant

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MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR

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Graphic & Multimedia Designer Established over two decades ago, our educational publishing company possesses an established brand, business model and clientele.

We are looking for a dynamic Graphic and Multimedia Designer to join our team.

Projects will cover a wide spectrum. The ideal candidate possesses multiple design disciplines, from print graphics, to digital graphics, to animation to video editing.

We are looking for a self-starting team player with a great attitude, good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and savviness in both digital and print design.

A Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or a related field is required, plus 3 years of experience. Advanced working knowledge of Macs, Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro is essential. Familiarity with HTML is a plus!

To get started on this exciting path, please send a copy of your resume and a digital portfolio with at least three work samples to us at megan@exemplars.com.

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Building a community where everybody participates and everybody belongs.

Direct Support Professional Direct Support Professional and per diem shifts are available at CCS. Work one on one with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism and make a difference in the lives of others. Starting wage is $14.35 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefit package. This is an excellent job for applicants entering human services or for those looking to continue their work in this field. Send your cover letter and application to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

Shared Living Provider

Seeking individuals or couples to provide residential supports to an individual with an intellectual disability in your home, or in theirs.

A generous stipend, paid time off (respite), comprehensive training & supports are available. We are currently offering a variety of opportunities. For more information contact Jennifer Wolcott, jwolcott@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 ext. 118

Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Ave, Suite 1 Colchester, VT 05446 (802) 655-0511

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FULL TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Champlain Community Services is a growing developmental services provider agency with a strong emphasis on self-determination values and employee and consumer satisfaction.

Nursing Opportunity Part time, flexible position supporting individuals through our developmental services and long term care programs. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a registered nurse who wants to make an impact on a variety of individuals. Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include training of staff, quality assurance, general nursing oversight and advocacy for consumers.

CCS offers a team-oriented environment, comprehensive training, benefits and a competitive salary. Please send your letter of interest and application to Elizabeth Sightler, esightler@ccs-vt.org.

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Senior Linux Administrator and Team Lead Systems and Software (S&S) is a software development and professional services company headquartered in Winooski, VT. At S&S, we design, build, and implement software for the energy market and progressive utilities across North America. Our reputation is one of market-leading software, exceptional solution delivery, and a customer-focused organization.

Details: Responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical enterprise systems. Serves as a technical expert in the area of system administration for complex operating systems including Linux and Windows. Investigates and analyzes feasibility of system requirements and develops system specifications. In this role you will represent our company as the Technical Expert of System Administration for both internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

• 7+ years’ work experience in complex systems design, administration and support.

Current equipment and technologies are RedHat and Oracle Linux, Veamm, VMware vSphere, Fortinet Firewall, Ansible, ODA, Dell Compellant SAN, etc… Key skills are data center maintenance and Linux System administration. Experience in network or VMware administration are added assets.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply online:

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North Hero law firm is currently seeking a wellorganized, efficient and multi-task oriented person to oversee front end of a busy law firm. Duties include assisting an in house attorney on a daily basis, answering phones, monitor file flow, preparation of documents involving real estate transactions as well as probate, estate planning and guardianship documents along with a variety of other office duties. Competitive salary and Benefits. If you have experience in these areas, please send cover letter and resume to bgfinfo@vtlawoffice.com or Bauer Gravel Farnham LLP; Attn: Human Resources, 401 Water Tower Circle, Suite 101, Colchester Vermont 05446.

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Join northern New England’s premier performing arts center as our next Director of Development.

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Weekend Edition Host/ Reporter (Part-Time) VPR is looking for a warm, engaging and news-minded individual to join us on Saturday mornings as the local host of Weekend Edition.

In this position, you’ll host newscasts, conduct interviews, and operate our studio board during one of our most-listened to broadcasts of the week.

VPR also has parttime openings for Development Services Associate, Traffic Associate, and Receptionist and 11:53 AM Administrative Support.

Find the full job descriptions and application process at vpr.net/careers.

VPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

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40 hours a week, weekends,

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For a detailed job description and more information, visit:

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Please submit application materials by January 15, 2019 to:

Visit www.reprovt.com to learn more about REPRO. Hourly wage is commensurate with experience. E.O.E. If you are interested either come by and ask for Chuck Siegel, owner of REPRO, or call 655-2800 X35. Please send your resume to: cfsiegel@reprovt.com.

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Human Resources Department 153 Main Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 or email HResources@flynncenter.org.

No phone calls, please. EOE. The Flynn Center is an employer committed to hiring a breadth of professionals, and therefore will interview a qualified group of diverse candidates; we particularly encourage applications from women and people of color.

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Data Associate

For Full time Join our dynamic team and help manage data collection and reporting Employment requirements. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Beginning To learn more: wiseuv.org/join-us.html January 29, 2019 To apply: submit a cover letter and resume to peggy.oneil@wiseuv.org To apply, send Resume to: Amanda St.Cyr, RN DNS VIP is a 100% employee owned company The1VIP Accounting Department has an immediate opening for a Billing 2h-VBSR112118.indd 11/19/18 2h-WISE1219and2618.indd 2:15 PM 1 12/14/18 Birchwood Terrace where our customers are our friends.

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802-863-6384 brand owners in the beverage industry.

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Responsible forfirm, various to join• our team. The onemonthly of the reconciliations largest in Northern New • Maintain inventory of customer hardware trade-ins and loaned England, provides tax, audit and business consulting services to equipment 1:55 PM a diverse group of businesses. We continue to expand our client • Distribute sales letters received fromand the upstate sales department base throughout Northern New England New York.

Tired of working weekends and holidays? New World Tortilla is looking for a new shift supervisor at our University of Vermont location.

• Additional accounting/administrative tasks as assigned

Works with the department leaders to plan and support Requirements: resource of the departmental operations of the Firm.

• allocation Accounting/Administrative Background • Highly Organized

The ideal candidate will be responsible for: • Learns Quickly • Works Well Independently

premium on one’s health and wellness.

VIP offers a full benefits package including: • Health & Vision • 401k, Profit Sharing, ESOP • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account

• Maintaining a database of historical information for use in • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites periodic reporting

• On-Site Daycare

The position offered is from 1:00pm-9:00pm Monday-Friday.

• Preparing analysis • Strongprofessional Communication Skills for use by department leaders in strategic decision making

• Fitness Reimbursement

We are closed major holidays and offer paid time off.

All full-time job offers are contingent passing a pre-employment • Supporting department leaders inupon quarterly scheduling drug screening. process

Email resume to: NEWWORLDUVM@GMAIL.COM

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Now Hiring!

Olive Garden in South Burlington is now accepting applications for qualified candidates to come join our family. We have just increased our starting wages for dishwashers, line and prep cooks, and are accepting applications for all positions, full or part time, day and evening shifts available.

So if you are, Busser, Line or Prep Cook, Host, or Server, and you are looking for a place to call home, and find a career not just another job, please visit us at www.olivegarden.com and follow the careers tab.

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• Ability to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal skills • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Access and comfortable working with various software We offer a competitive benefits and salary package.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume in confidence (no phone calls please) to:

Jennifer Jeffrey Email: jjeffrey@gfc.com www.gfc.com

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• On-Site Fitness Center • Discounted Fitness Membership • Paid Time Off VIP has immediate openings for the following position. All interested applicants should submit a letter and resume to careers@vtinfo.com.

Full-Time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

DATA QUALITY ANALYST – FULL TIME The role of Data Quality Analyst is an integral role in our rapidly growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for intelligent, outgoing, and self-motivated persons seeking rapid professional development and acquisition of new business skills. You must possess the ability to look critically at trends, make conclusions and implement practical real-world solutions. The position requires working closely with our beverage distributor and supplier customers to solve problems. You’ll be responsible for monitoring data quality by using analytical tools to ensure that information is accurate. As their go-to person, you’ll provide support and offer guidance and direction on the proper use of their reporting systems. Team members must develop strong, positive, constructive relationships with assigned customers and form a balance between analytics’ and customer support.

Requirements • Strong communication skills • Highly organized • Analytical • Goal oriented • College preferred but not required.

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Marketing Coordinator

Seeking sales professional with passion, drive and a proven sales record to lead B2B sales of cricket protein products. Work with experienced Senior Team including Magic Hat, Seventh Generation & Gardener’s Supply founders & execs. Base + commission up to $90k.

Job Description & Application info: bit.ly/cricketsales

Seven Days is seeking a full-time marketing coordinator to join our team in Burlington. If you like getting shit done and having fun while doing it – we want to learn more about you.

To join our team, you must be an excellent communicator, meticulous about details, a creative problem solver, a master multitasker, skilled at time management and comfortable with public speaking. In this role you’ll be doing something different every day and working closely with the sales, marketing, event and design teams on promotions, events and in-house marketing campaigns. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in marketing, graphic design, managing projects, speaking to groups of people and working independently when needed.

Send cover letter and resume by January 4 at 5 p.m. to marketingjob@sevendaysvt.com. In your cover letter, please describe your experience in all the areas mentioned above and your current employment situation. Provide three professional references (including daytime phone and email).

No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Executive Director

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The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as its Executive Director to lead the organization and continue to build an inclusive and energetic tent for Vermont’s agricultural community.

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me strive to be a better person.

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Now Hiring RNs and LPNs to join our Ambulatory nursing team. Full and part-time positions available in Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, and Berlin.

To apply, submit a cover letter outlining qualifications for this position, resume and three references to edsearch@nofavt.org by January 15, 2019.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Write high quality, welltested, and scalable code • Evaluate the short- and long-term implications of every implementation decision • Learn from other accomplished developers through pair coding • Mentor interns to help them learn and grow professionally

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

A minimum of 5 years of nonprofit management experience is required.

A Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience is highly desired.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complexities and challenges within the organic food and farming industry as well as knowledge of organic farming in Vermont is a plus. More information about the position can be found at: nofavt.org/about-us/join-our-team.

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At NextCapital, we build financial software that helps everyday investors build and manage a world-class financial portfolio.

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To learn more visit nofavt.org/about-us/join-our-team.

ABOUT US

We’re looking for talented and highly motivated software engineers to join our team.

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The Executive Director will be responsible for providing leadership and direction toward the achievement of NOFA-VT’s mission and goals; administering the operations and programs of NOFA-VT; executing the policies established by the Board of Directors; overseeing the preparation of meaningful reports reflecting the financial health of the organization; providing human resources leadership and supervising staff; and representing the goals and work of the organization to the wider community.

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• Disrupt the financial advice industry by bringing affordable, easy to use financial tools to millions of people • Receive great benefits like stock options, employer 401(k) match, and employer contributions to health, dental and vision coverage • Enjoy a newly built out office located in the Karma Birdhouse

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Community Programs Associate The Vermont Humanities Council seeks to engage all Vermonters in the world of ideas, foster a culture of thoughtfulness, and inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. The Community Programs Associate will be part of a highly-effective team coordinating, organizing and implementing signature programs such as our First Wednesdays Humanities Lecture Series, Ideas on Tap, Reading Frederick Douglass and more, with a particular emphasis on community engagement, diversity and inclusion. Experience working in diverse communities is highly desirable. Past experience organizing cultural and/or arts events is required. Position is based in Montpelier but works statewide. Full job description at www.vermonthumanities.org/jobs.

Email cover letter and resume to lwinter@vermonthumanities.org

by January 18, 2019. No phone calls please. E.O.E.

Sterling College

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NOW HIRING! PART-TIME Guards/Part-TIme HR WE ARE SEEKING POLITE, STRONG-MINDED people of all gender’s THAT ENJOY ASSISTING WITH THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING & SPONTANEITY OF PEOPLE DURING PROFESSIONAL & SOCIAL EVENTS. CONTACT Mikey at: chocolate.thunder.llc@gmail.com

VISIT:

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All ideal Goddard College candidates will have a genuine personal commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equity with regard to race, disability, class, religion, national origin, marital/civil union status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran/ uniformed service status, disability, and other legally-protected classifications.

Director of Campus Facilities

This position directs and manages all College buildings/grounds maintenance, custodial functions, and new construction projects to ensure compliance with all internal and ollege, the leading voice in higher education forManager environmental stewardship, invites applications a external for regulations, standards, and requirements. This position requires a hands-on, task Livestock oriented approach; the ability to physically work alongside those being supervised on a Sterling College seeks applications for a full-time Livedaily basis is a necessary aspect of the position. Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 annually; stock Manager responsible for overseeing a diversified Benefit Eligible: This full-time position is eligible for our generous benefits package. livestock operation, including support for our draft animals.

The Livestock Manager plans stewardship and executes farm Admissions Inquiry Counselor College, aoperations college of environmental in Craftsbury Comin support of student learning in sustainable Th is position serves as the first point of contact with prospective students about pedagogy rmont invites applications for the position a Marketing Coordinaagriculture and food systems, while producingof food for & program offerings; represents the college and its academic programs to the public; and the College’s award winning farm-to-plate dining service.

Marketing Coordinator supports Sterling’s recruitment effort and supports robust enrollment of a diverse and non-traditional student body. This position Successful applicants should have several seasons of ce of Admission to reach its enrollment goals of degreeinvolves and cerconsiderable online and phone work, interviewing, as well as an understanding livestock management experience, and a passion for both education and collaborative management.

For full employof and a commitment to progressive education. Benefit Eligible: This full-time position is tudents by driving relevant users to the Sterling website using organic ment and application details, please visit: eligible for our generous benefits package.

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paid search, and social media outlets consistent with Sterling’s brandsterlingcollege.edu/more/employment/ Admission Counselor mission in order to increase conversions on the college’s website. The This position works with prospective students; represents the college and its academic ng Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketing. programs to the public; and supports a robust enrollment of a diverse and non-traditional CUSTODIAN student body. This position involves considerable online and phone work, interviewing, as l description of the position, please visit www.sterlingcollege.edu/jobs. well as an understanding of and a commitment to progressive education. Benefit Eligible: ESSEX WESTFORD This full-time position is eligible for our generous benefits package.

SCHOOL lege is seeking applicants with aDISTRICT unique eye for photography, a workwledge Are of youboth andin your social ability toGoddard conceive,Graduate Institute (GGI) One-Semester Faculty a hard WordPress worker who takes pride work? Ifmedia, so, the Essex School District, serving Village of Essex, Essex TownPremier, andThstrong e Goddard Graduate Institute (GGI) seeks a faculty member for one semester to dit, andWestford cut short movies intheiMovie or Adobe and Westford, is seeking afternoon/evening custodians to join their work with graduate students in Social Innovation and Sustainability. The MA in Social communication skills.

Applications (including cover letter,Innovation résumé, team. Positions are full-time 12-month. School placement mayavary. and Sustainability prepares students to design strategic, interdisciplinary and Positions pay $14.87/hour with excellent including must be sent via names and contact information ofbenefits threeavailable references) resilient responses to complex social challenges, and to engage in professions or create family medical and dental insurance; 30K term life insurance; initiatives where this expertise is applicable. The faculty member will serve during the klavin@sterlingcollege.edu. retirement plan with up to 6% district contribution; professional

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development funds; and paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday Sterling College an Equal Opportunity Employerand leaves. Knowledge and skillis related to routine housekeeping maintenance work required. Commercial cleaning experience preferred, but not required. On-the-job training is available. For more information, please visit www.schoolspring.com and enter Job ID 2995769, or call 802-857-7630. Applications can be completed online, 7days.indd 1 or stop by to complete an application at 51 Park Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. We are an equal opportunity employer.

spring 2019 semester, and must physically attend residency-related events February 1222, 2019, in Plainfield, Vermont. The anticipated student load is 4-6 students. Note: this position availability is dependent upon student enrollment.

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The Washington County Youth Service Bureau seeks a dynamic individual to help support the Vermont Youth Development Corps AmeriCorps State and Vermont Youth Tomorrow AmeriCorps VISTA programs.

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At WCC, we are seeking a fun-loving, energetic Teacher Associate to become part of our team. As our Teacher Associate, you should enjoy working in a team setting, singing songs, organizing art projects and fun activities.

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general office support. The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced office environment, has demonstrated a high level of accuracy in detailed work, and has experience with accounting software.

Bee’s Wrap is a quickly growing company in Middlebury, VT that produces and distributes a sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. Bee’s Wrap is a place of productive, creative, and collaborative work, and we are committed to using our business to better the lives of our customers, employees, community and planet.

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